Laura Payet

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Changing your name after marriage in North Carolina is easy as long as your new name appears on your marriage license. Here are the simple steps you…

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If you suspect that an executor is stealing from an estate, you'd better act fast before the money's gone. Read on to find out what your options are.

What Happens When a Beneficiary of an Irrevocable Trust Receives Money?

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Do You Legally Have to Get a New SS Card When You Get Married?

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To change a baby's last name legally, you must file a petition asking for court approval and have consent from both parents for the change. Although…

How to Change Your Name If a Marriage Certificate Does Not Have Your Married Name

If you didn't change your name when you got married, is it too late to switch now? Not at all. Even if your married name isn't on your marriage…

How Long Can a Sample Be Before You Need Copyright Permission?

There's no magic number of seconds that you can sample something before you violate copyright law. Any unauthorized use of someone else's work can be…