One of the first steps in the probate process is the appointment of a personal representative (Executor/Executrix) to oversee and administer all of the fiduciary responsibilities of the estate, as indicated in your Will. If you have no will and pass intestate, the court will appoint a representative to over see your estate, usually a…
Dividing assets of a marriage is only half of the equation after filing a petition for divorce. After the petition is filed, and answered, divorce proceedings will take place. During these proceedings, discovery takes place. This discovery can be issued in the form of a Motion or it can be required by state law as…
Forming a business or changing the structure of an existing business can be fraught with confusion particularly if you are required to register your company directly with the state (your state’s secretary of state). If you are forming a business entity check with an experienced business lawyer who can help you understand the best entity…
As a small business owner, you are directly responsible for the legal infractions your company may commit. While many infractions, if they cause damages, result in civil litigation, more serious infractions can result in criminal prosecution. And, you may be creating an atmosphere of illegal activity within your business, especially if you are unaware of…
Just as Justin Beiber’s (who is not a US born citizen and only holds an O-1 Visa), who has had numerous run ins with the law and has not been deported, many Americans question the fairness of our U.S. deportation regulations and the current administrations processing of deportation, especially when thousands of less famous immigrants…