What is a Living Will, and Why You Should Inquire about One Today

Modern advancements in medicine have made it possible for us to live longer than ever before. While these advancements have substantially extended our lives, such an extension may not be desirable because it may lower our quality of life and result in a loss of our dignity. Since all competent adults have the right to make their own medical decisions, you may want to tell your doctor now not to take heroic or extraordinary means to prolong your life in the future if you become ill and there is no hope for your eventual recovery. You can do this by preparing a living will.

Living Will, Living Trust - What's In A Name

Last Will, Living Will, Living Trust - These terms are often misused and misunderstood. Learn the difference and have peace of mind that you leave your family with the right instructions.

What if a Trust Beneficiary Doesn't Want the Money?

Question: My father passed away in April 2006. I have distributed the funds according to the Trust except for approximately $28,000 that is to go to my niece (my father's granddaughter). She has not returned her W9 as she is hesitate to receive the money because of the fact that she is on SSI. I want to close the Trust account and be able to file the necessary taxes the beginning of 2007. Have you ever heard of a similar situation? What do you suggest I do so that I can put closer to this. J.P.

Can My Father Read His Wife's (My Mother's) Last Will And Testament

My father wants to read his wife's (my mother's) last will and testament because my aunt got all rights to everything my mother owned/had, but my father thinks that my aunt is doing things that went way beyond what the will stated. I need to know how he can go about getting a copy of the will and testament and what are his rights to having it?

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.

Why Should I Write A Will?

If you die without a Will (and statistics suggest that about 70% of UK citizens either have no Will, or that the Will they have is out of date or inadequate) those you leave behind will have a difficult time of it! A bereavement brings with it enough emotional and practical problems of its own to have financial and legal ones added to it.

How To Write Your Last Will

If you are reading this, you want to know how to write a Will - a Last Will And Testament. It is actually simple. To write your own Last Will And Testament you have two choices: start from scratch or use a Last Will And Testament form.

Appointing A Guardian For Child Care

In making provisions for the one's children's care, an important consideration would be the appointment of a suitable guardian should you pass away at the same time. This can be done via a will or a deed instrument to ensure that your children's care will not be neglected during their bereavement.

No Living Will & Power Of Attorney? HIPAA Law Shuts You Out

Are you aware of the change in the health care privacy laws in 2003? It is a matter of life or death! If there is no specific written permission a spouse or adult child may not be permitted to receive medical information or make medical decisions for their loved one.

Wills, Trusts and Durable Powers of Attorney

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

Intellectual Property Law - Trade Mark Infringement - What is the Overall Impression?

The recent case of Wistbray Ltd v Creative Nature Ltd (2005) emphasises that the Court will look at the overall impression of a sign to determine whether it infringes a trade mark. Section 10 of the Trade Marks Act 1994 provides, so far as is material: '(2) A person infringes a registered trade mark if he uses in the course of trade a sign where because.(b) the sign is similar to the trade mark and is used in relation to goods or services identical with or similar to those for which the trade mark is registered, there exists a likelihood of confusion on the part of the public, which includes the likelihood of association with the trade mark '. The claimant company, Wistbray Ltd, was the registered proprietor of a UK registered trade mark 'DRAGONFLY' in Class 30 in respect of teas. It was also the registered proprietor of a European Community registered trade mark for 'DRAGONFLY', combined with a logo of a dragonfly in silhouette in Class 30 in respect of teas. Wistbray had been using the trade marks for the sale of teas since September 2000 and had an annual turnover of about ?1 million.

Intellectual Property – The 3 Branches: Copyrights, Patents & Trademarks

When you hear the phrase intellectual property, what do you think of? How can something that exists in your mind be considered property? Are your ideas your property similar to that of your house or car?

Protecting Intellectual Property

Devices such as copyrights, trade secrets, patents, trade/service marks are very helpful for preventing the unauthorized use or distribution of your products. However, if someone really wants to pirate your products, they will.