Nicholas Copernicus
These articles have been written for information and interest purposes only. The information contained within these articles is the opinion of the author only, and should not be construed as legal advice or used to make legal decisions. Consult an attorney in your area if your seeking legal advice.
Articles by this Author
Will Your Advance Directive Survive You?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 09/23/2007
- Elder Care
- Unrated
An advance directive is also known as a living will form, and it is a document that specifies your wishes if you become mentally incapacitated or unable to communicate those wishes to your health-care provider yourself. In a living will form you can specify whether or not you want specific treatment or life support.
Securing Your Future With a Power of Attorney
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 09/28/2007
- National, State, Local
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If you’re like most of us that worry about our future and protecting our property/estate then you need to know how executing a Power of Attorney form can protect you.
How to Lease Residential Property for Profit
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 10/11/2007
- Real Estate , Buying , Real Estate
- Unrated
Basically there are two ways to make money off your real estate investment. You can sell it at a higher price, or rent/lease it out.
How to Contest a Will
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 12/31/2007
- Law
- Unrated
A last will is a legal document that determines the distribution of a person's estate, which includes assets, upon his/her demise. A last will and testament must be filed with your local courthouse and legally approved for it to be valid.
Why Should I File for Bankruptcy?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 12/31/2007
- Law
- Unrated
Financial problems these days are very common and you shouldn't be ashamed of admitting your too far into debt. Outstanding debts can occur in a variety of different ways.
What is a Durable Power of Attorney Form?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 01/6/2008
- Law
- Unrated
A durable power of attorney form is made to help you plan for unfortunate events such as a serious injury or illness. With a durable power of attorney form you can appoint someone to legally act on your behalf, which is called a "agent" or "attorney-in-fact".
What is a Medical Power of Attorney?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 01/14/2008
- Law
- Unrated
A medical power of attorney is made to give you the power to appoint some one to carry out your medical wishes in the event you can't communicate those decisions yourself, or lack the mental capacity to do so. In short, a medical power of attorney is a plan made in anticipation of a medical emergency.
How to Change Your Name Legally in Texas
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 01/14/2008
- Law
- Unrated
In Texas there are a few different forms for each situation your in. There's one for if you need to correct a birth certificate or death certificate, there's one for specifically court ordering a name change, and there is just a general name change form for you or your child.
Selling a Car in Wisconsin
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/4/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Selling a car in Wisconsin is generally simple, but to avoid problems you and the buyer should know what Wisconsin law requires. Having a vehicle bill of sale form filled out properly will save you a lot of headaches down the road if odometer fraud or other issues arise.
Common Questions About Power of Attorney for California
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/4/2008
- Legal
- Unrated
Since every state is a little different, this article is just going to focus on common questions about filing a Power of Attorney in California. You can file your own Power of Attorney but be careful with the wording since this document does give some one the legal authority to act on your behalf, but only within the limitations as stated in the document.
Uncontested Divorce Information
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/9/2008
- Law
- Unrated
According to Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri, 50% of all first marriages will end in divorce, 67% of all second marriages will end in divorce, and 74% of all third marriages will end in divorce.
How to Establish a Legal Partnership Agreement
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/9/2008
- Law
- Unrated
Establishing a solid legal partnership is often times favorable for business. If you have already decided that forming a legal partnership is in your best interest, than this guide will help you create a solid partnership agreement.
Why Should I Have a Living Will?
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/13/2008
- Law
- Unrated
Not having a living will is risky. No one will be appointed to make your medical decisions if you cannot make them yourself. A living will (also called a advanced healthcare directive) is a legal document that will declare what kind of treatment you want if you become incapacitated.
State of Arizona Bill of Sale
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/13/2008
- Law
- Unrated
A bill of sale is used to legally document, and protect you when selling any personal property to another person. If you don't legally document the transaction in writing then there's no record of the transaction, and therefore nothing to prove you have or had any right over the item. Using a bill of sale will protect the consumer rights of both the seller and the buyer. Using a bill of sale is especially important when your the buyer, but still important for the seller too.
5 Factors to Consider Before Appointing an Agent
- By Nicholas Copernicus
- Published 02/22/2008
- Law
- Unrated
Using a power of attorney to appoint an agent to legally act on your behalf can be very convenient. Though sometimes this document can be abused or used in fraudulent transactions, there are ways to protect yourself from being defrauded.