Archive for May, 2002
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How To Find a Pro Bono Attorney
There’s so much legal advice on the Internet that it’s easy to forget how many people struggle to be able to afford it. And when people below the poverty line face genuine, difficult...
What To Do When Your Driver’s License Has Been…
“License and registration please.” These words can be unnerving enough during a routine traffic stop. But consider how these words feel when you’re driving with a suspended license. They probably sound like impending...
Buying or Selling French Property? How to Choose th…
Buying a property in France requires the specialist legal assistance of highly-trained, qualified lawyers suitably experienced in such matters. It is not just permitted to have your own legal advisor, it is highly...
I’ve Been Sexually Harassed in the Workplace &…
It can be one of the most intimidating situations anybody ever encounters in their personal lives – that is, unless you swim with sharks or study crocodiles on a regular basis. But all...
Are you master of your own domain?
Friday, May 31st, 2002
Enforcing Trademark Rights Online Through The ICANN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy & The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act[1] Henry J. Fasthoff, IV[2] May 2000 I. Introduction[3] The hottest commodity in Cyberspace is the...
Save money by filing your tax return even if you can…
Thursday, May 30th, 2002
Let’s face it, we all hate to pay taxes. Filing our tax returns is often painful and time-consuming, not to mention expensive. Unfortunately, many people encounter some type of tax problem during their...
Have you chosen the right type of business to protec…
Thursday, May 30th, 2002
Article written based on California Law As small business owners are well aware, we live in a time where anyone who feels that they have been wronged files a lawsuit. Now, more than...
Strong Public Relations to Help Avoid Lawsuits
Thursday, May 30th, 2002
I have had many business clients come to me after a former client or employee has sued them. Their question always seems to be, “How could I have avoided this lawsuit”? I have...
Qualified Personal Residence Trust
Thursday, May 30th, 2002
An Overview The Qualified Personal Residence Trust (often referred to by its acronym, “QPRT”) can be an effective estate planning technique for a high net worth individual. The concept is simple: the owner...
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Thursday, May 30th, 2002
A charitable remainder trust (CRT) funded during the grantor’s lifetime can be a very effective financial planning took, providing the grantor valuable lifetime benefits. Take the case of 72 year-old Phillip Philanthropist who...
Dynasty Trusts
Thursday, May 30th, 2002
An Overview Dynasty Trusts are specialized irrevocable trusts designed to shelter assets from transfer taxes over multiple generations, while at the same time allowing your heirs to enjoy the fruits of those assets....
Revocable Trusts
Wednesday, May 29th, 2002
REVOCABLE TRUST: An Overview Why Should I consider a Revocable Living Trust as a planning tool? A Revocable Living Trust is a legal document that allows you to make instructions about the management...
Estate Tax Elimination
Wednesday, May 29th, 2002
When considering whether there can be a repeal of the estate tax it is important to understand that politics, as well as economics, govern the system. The pure essence of this tax is...
Social security disability: appeal early, appeal oft…
Wednesday, May 29th, 2002
Virtually all attorneys encounter clients who are eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. Regrettably, few tell their clients about these benefits. It is crucial to begin the application process right...
