All About Indiana Legal Wills A legal will is a basic tool in estate planning in Indiana. It is a document that specifies what you want to happen after your death. It allows you to distribute your property and assets according to your wishes, designate guardians for minors, and outline funeral arrangements.Under Indiana law, anyone […]
What is Wyoming Chain Law? The chain law is a type of law used by western states to regulate how large trucks can drive in adverse weather. It was first adopted by Wyoming, under Wyo. Stat. ยง 31-18-501 through 31-18-508. Wyoming chain law is the oldest chain law in the United States, and serves as […]
Illinois Law Regarding Recording Conversations Illinois is one of a minority of states in the U.S. that prohibit any and all recording of conversations, unless all involved parties consent to the recording. This is known as an "all-party consent" or "two-party consent" recording law. The relevant statute is 720 ILCS 5/14-2(a)(1), which reads: "A person […]
What is a Certificate of Insurance for Subcontractors? What is a subcontractor certificate of insurance? There is one overarching purpose of a subcontractor certificate of insurance: to provide another level of protection in the case of an untimely accident, injury, or property damage claim (i.e. liability policy) against a construction site or project.In this era […]
Defining a Prenuptial Agreement Prenuptial Agreements are contracts entered into by two people with the intention of marrying one another prior to the marriage and they have numerous uses and benefits. They are most commonly used in the context of protecting the rights of a party upon divorce or death. They can be used to […]
What is a Prenuptial Agreement? To understand the purpose of a prenup, you need to have a basic understanding of marriage – not just of love and romance, but of the contract that people sign when they get married. When you use the Texas premarital agreement form to create a prenup, you are not just […]
What is an ATM Contract? ATM contracts are legal agreements between an ATM operator and a third party bank/financial institution that contain all of the terms and conditions regarding their relationship, duties and responsibilities within the ATM setting.They detail the scope and procedure for the installation and maintenance of the ATM, the distribution of profits/fees, […]
What is a Legal Administrative Assistant? A legal administrative assistant, also known as a legal secretary or legal administrative professional, plays a vital role in supporting the work of lawyers and other legal professionals. A legal assistant helps a law firm or lawyer effectively and efficiently handle administrative tasks in addition to assisting in all […]
Understanding Mechanic’s Liens Often used interchangeably with "construction lien," a mechanic’s lien most simply gives a contractor the right to take ownership of property should they not be paid for work that they have performed. These liens have existed since ancient Rome, but American property liens generally originated in Britain. A mechanic’s lien gives a […]
Advantages of a Law Firm Newsletter A law firm newsletter is an invaluable tool when it comes to fostering and maintaining a relationship with clients. In fact, a quality newsletter will likely be one of the few ways a firm will maintain direct contact with a client and provide helpful information on a regular basis. […]
