Bankruptcy

Avoid Probate In California
In California, if you want to get at property which you believe should be yours after someone dies, you may be able to avoid probate. The California Probate Code outlines the procedure for taking possession of property without probate...

How to avoid probate in Minnesota
Avoiding probate sounds like a great idea, so why doesn’t everyone structure their affairs to avoid probate?  Well before we jump in to that topic we need to define probate.  Probate is the legal proceeding through which assets will be transferred in accordance with a will or intestacy laws...

California Living Trust: Using It May Avoid Probate
Probate in California is avoidable with a fully funded living trust. Property left in your own name instead of in the name of your California living trust may have to go through probate before going to heirs...

Are Fees Charged on the Value of a Home in a Florida Probate
In Florida, the question of whether an attorney should charge fees based on the value of the home or land is a common one. The answer to this question depends on whether the Home is considered a homestead...

Buying or Selling Probate Property in Florida
Here’s just a bit of a primer for sellers and buyers of probate property (real estate) in Florida.  It’s only the nuts and bolts - bottom line - INQUIRE EARLY TO SEE PROBATE IS NECESSARY! For Sellers:  If you just inherited property in Florida and you’re looking to sell it, make sure your ducks are all in [...

Do I have to probate the dog
I don’t get a whole lot of questions about probating Sparky or Mr. Wigglesworth but make no mistake, pets are considered personal property and theoretically could be subject to probate...

Nanotechnology Law
Intellectual property laws

Michelin hit with $11.9M verdict for fatal head on crash
Michelin Settles Lawsuit for $11.6 Million

Overtime for Programmers
alleging that some companies try to avoid paying employees overtime by categorizing them as "salaried" employees.

Property ID Class Action
Settled for $39 Million

Chicago Golf Course
101 Year Old Owner Must Get $25 Million for Property

Zurn Pex Inc.
alleging faulty and defective plumbing led to property damage.

Sony Lithium Ion Batteries Recalled
Reports of Overheating, Burns and Property Damage