Last Will And Testament-What's Next?

So you have finally made your will! You are happy in the knowledge your loved ones will be provided for. Is there anything else you need to do?

How To Write A Last Will And Testament

A last will and testament is a legal document, which prepares a person and his family for the unavoidable possibility of his untimely death. There are some basic facts that have to be considered while making a will. It should be made at a young age and must always be dated, as the latest version of the last will and testament nullifies the value of earlier wills.

Last Will And Testament Provision For Burial

A will or testament provides information about the transfer of property, ornaments or land, from the testator to his beneficiaries, after his death. Everyone, regardless of age, needs a will. Without a will people wouldn't know to whom their assets would go. A will is a general term and is used as the instrument in a trust, while testament applies only to dispositions of personal property.

Have Your Parents Planned Their Estate For Your Protection?

When your parents die, you are the one who will be responsible for taking care of everything they leave behind. There are steps you can take today to make sure that it will be as easy for you as possible and that what you inherit will be as protected as possible.

A Model Not To Live By - The Last Will And Testament

If ever anyone served as a model for having a last will and testament, it has to have been Anna Nicole Smith.

Advanced Medical Directive for Terminal Patients - Terri Schiavo Case

How the Advanced Medical Directive can save a terminal patient life and make legal decisions. Briefly examines Terri Schiavo case. Why a living will, healthcare powers of attorney, healthcare proxies are not enough to save your life. When the Advanced Medical Directive is effective in medical care and Medicaid.

Pocket Living Will - Preserves Wishes And Assets

She lay alone and unconscious for days until rescued by her mail carrier and police. Mary's foresight in preparing her living will and carrying a special copy with her not only preserved her healthcare wishes but provided the person with her power of attorney the opportunity to protect her assets and carry on with her financial affairs.

Wills, Trusts and Durable Powers of Attorney

Information on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and estate planning in California.

Probate Attorneys - Sometimes A Specialist is Really Needed

Attorneys can be very useful in times of bereavement. Probate complexities can be overwhelming to a grieving survivor, and lawyers trained in dealing with such complexities can be instrumental in getting through such a time. Let's explore the ways in which hiring a probate attorney can be beneficial to the family -- even prior to passing on.

Intellectual Property - Trade Marks - Distinctive Character Test - Landmark Decision

The recent decision by the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) in Societ? des Produits Nestl? SA v Mars UK Ltd [2005], makes it easier for trade mark owners to satisfy the distinctive character test when applying for registration of their trade marks. The ECJ decided that the necessary distinctive character required for a trade mark registration can be acquired as a consequence of its use as part of another registered trade mark provided that an average, well-informed consumer would deem it to be distinctive of its trade origin.

The Verve Intellectual Property Case: A Bittersweet Example

Intellectual property's tentacles are long and strong. Maybe the largest battlefield in IP is the music industry. Composer, producers, interpreters and license owners might get unexpectedly involved in legal battles regarding the misuse or abuse of a song of their property. Sometimes it is just something as little as a sample of the song but are legal frictions can deal with millions and millions of dollars.

Copyright, ISBN & More

Do I have to copyright my book before I send it to a publisher? What if a publisher steals my work?

Intellectual Property

Over the course of humanity, every discovery has yielded more questions as we continue to explore new territory. As we continue to explore the frontier known as cyberspace, and discover new ways to use the medium, we are opened up to more ethical dilemmas and questions. Intellectual property has always been a thorny issue.

Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement Template

Sample of a Non-disclosure agreement