Saturday, April 27, 2024
6 Reasons Your Heirs Will Fight - And What To Do About It
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Legal Terms : Petition Preparer
A business not authorized to practice law that prepares bankruptcy petitions.
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Sunday, April 21, 2024
Legal Terms : Petition
The document that initiates the filing of a bankruptcy proceeding, setting forth basic information regarding the debtor, including name, address, chapter under which the case is filed, and estimated amount of assets and liabilities.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
How do I revoke a power of attorney?
Monday, April 15, 2024
Legal Terms : Petit Jury (or trial jury)
A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of at least six persons.
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Friday, April 12, 2024
Legal Terms : Peremptory Challenge
A district court may grant each side in a civil or criminal trial the right to exclude a certain number of prospective jurors without cause or giving a reason.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Legal Terms : Party in Interest
A party who has standing to be heard by the court in a matter to be decided in the bankruptcy case. The debtor, U.S. trustee or bankruptcy administrator, case trustee, and creditors are parties in interest for most matters.
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Legal Terms : Parole
The release of a prison inmate – granted by the U.S. Parole Commission – after the inmate has completed part of his or her sentence in a federal prison. When the parolee is released to the community, he or she is placed under the supervision of a U.S. probation officer.
The Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 abolished parole in favor of a determinate sentencing system in which the sentence is set by sentencing guidelines. Now, without the option of parole, the term of imprisonment the court imposes is the actual time the person spends in prison.
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