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  • articleDo I Need a Patent Attorney?

    …t registered as patent attorneys with the USPTO can't represent a client on patent cases before the patent office. They also can’t file a patent application. They can…

  • articleDo-It-Yourself Will: Pros and Cons

    …For instance, your heirs may need to hire probate attorneys to sort out the details or file a probate litigation lawsuit. Time-consuming resolutions Probating your estate—and distributing assets…

  • articleWhat Is a Trustee and What Do They Do?

    …if an estate trust earns income, the trustee must also file a U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts ( Form 1041 ) with the IRS and pay any taxes…

  • articleHow to Get a Restraining Order: With Top Legal Reasons

    …you're seeking protection from, you can file a non-domestic violence order against them as long as you can prove that you're in danger. On the other hand…

  • article5 Steps to Get Your Estate in Order

    …the necessary paperwork. Then you should create a centralized file so that you can store away important paperwork like your IRA documents or your savings account information. Calculate the worth…

  • articleWhat Happens at an Ex Parte Hearing?

    … In many states, you present your ex parte application to the judge the same day you file it in court. The clerk will ask you to wait in the courthouse…

  • articleLegal Separation vs. Divorce: How They’re Different

    … Financial benefits . Separated spouses can decide to stay under the same insurance coverage, file joint taxes, or receive shared  Social Security benefits . Although divorced couples may maintain Social Security benefits…

  • articleWhat Is a Final Divorce Decree?

    …conditions going forward.  Given its authority, a divorce decree isn’t a document you should file away and forget about. You might need to show or reference the decree in…

  • articleHow to Get a Legal Name Change in North Carolina (NC)

    …change on the complaint. If your spouse filed the initial complaint, you can file a Counterclaim for Divorce to request a name change.  Under North Carolina law, a man can…

  • articleHow to Get a Legal Name Change in Ohio

    …Minors seeking name changes must have a parent, legal guardian, or guardian ad litem to file on their behalf. These individuals will need to show proof of guardianship. How to…