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  • article10 Questions to Ask a Bankruptcy Lawyer

    …federal courts. It is the bankruptcy judge who decides whether a debtor is eligible to file for bankruptcy and whether their debts should be discharged. Top questions to ask a…

  • articleNo-Contest Clauses in Wills and Trusts

    …contest a will or trust? Contesting a will requires that a beneficiary file a formal legal challenge against the validity of the will. A person must have standing to bring…

  • articleHow to Legally Change Your Name in Georgia

    …a week for four weeks. You will need to file proof with the clerk of court's office that the notice was published for four weeks in a row. 3…

  • articleAppropriating Copyrighted Works: When Is It Legal?

    …you immediately own the copyright for that work. You are not required to  file for a copyright  with the United States Copyright Office to establish ownership (it automatically exists). However…

  • articleForms of Copyright Infringement

    …that are fixed in some kind of tangible medium. No matter the medium—book, canvas, digital file, etc.—or official publication, copyright laws protect these works from infringement. Defining copyright…

  • articleWhat Are the Parts of a Patent Application?

    …oath or declaration. Oath or declaration Under United States law , you must swear an oath before you file a patent. You must take the oath very seriously. The oath states…

  • articleEstate Taxes: What They Are and How to Plan for Them

    …S. estate tax work? Estates subject to estate tax must file a federal estate tax return with the IRS, and the highest current federal estate tax rate (2016) is 40%…

  • articleHow to Form a Nebraska Partnership

    …owners’ personal income. In Nebraska, some partnerships may require you to file an annual informational return with the Nebraska Department of Revenue. For information about federal taxes, see the Internal…

  • articleHow Long Does It Take to Register a Trademark?

    …USPTO). Here are some insights into that process and a few tips to help it go smoothly. File right away Once you come up with that perfect name, slogan, logo…

  • articleHow to Form an Illinois Partnership

    …Although the IRS considers partnerships pass-through entities, partnerships must file an annual report with the IRS in addition to the individual partners’ annual tax returns. Personal liability is the…