What is a Matter in Law? Facts of a Legal Matter: At its most basic, a legal matter is a legal issue. A legal problem that requires an answer. Any problem that exists before a court of law is a legal matter. The problems we call legal matters exist within a system of human relations…
About Inheritance Tax The term Inheritance Tax is used to describe tax charged on the value of assets inherited by beneficiaries under the terms of a Will or applicable intestacy law in the absence of a Will.In France the tax is known as Droit de Succession. Inheritance Tax or Succession Tax is in essence a…
What is Legal Aid? The term "Legal Aid" encompasses a wide range of services providing legal counsel to persons of limited means who would otherwise be unable to afford the expense of hiring an attorney to help them navigate our legal system. Most often, programs providing legal aid services are associated with law schools, government…
Service Animal Laws in NJ Explained In New Jersey, service dogs and their handlers are protected by both federal and state laws. Under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities can bring their service dogs into any public place that is open to the general public, including restaurants, schools, hotels, and doctor’s…
What is a Jewish Family Law Attorney A Jewish family law attorney is an attorney that understands the intricacies of the laws of Jewish tradition when it comes to marriages, divorces, child custody, marital assets, and spousal support. These laws are customary in the Jewish culture and govern many facets of Jewish life. However, these…
What is a FSBO Contract? A "For Sale by Owner" contract is a type of real estate agreement between a property seller and a buyer to convey the ownership of the property to the buyer in exchange for an agreed-upon purchase price. This includes the obligations of both parties should the sale of the property…
What makes a law school elite? When exploring the landscape of legal education, one question tends to come up the must: What makes an elite law school? To the untrained eye, it could be as simple as tuition price or highest ranking. But to many, there’s much more than that. The Ivy League and other…
Defining Emancipation Today, the main catalyst for this post is my new puppy, Beau. Majority of the time during my daily routine, I am in the office working and do not spend much time with Beau while he is awake. However, on this particular work day, Beau was not having any part of his best…
What Does Legal Aid Mean in Monterey County? Legal aid refers to various services that help individuals with their legal issues, usually at low or no charge. In Monterey County, legal aid services are provided by two primary organizations: the Legal Services for Seniors and the Legal Services for Families, both a part of the…
Owner Operator Lease Agreement Definition Owner Operator Lease Agreements are contracts that commonly appear in the commercial trucking and logistics business as well as the moving industry. Owner Operators are simply independent drivers who own their tractor trailer or moving truck. Owner Operators enter into Lease Agreements with "Motor Carriers" or "Lease Companies" to provide…