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Power of Attorney in Venice Made Simple Adults whose parents are aging might have concerns about whether their elderly family members are capable of handling their personal and financial affairs. Even parents who maintain complete mental clarity may be dealing with physical challenges that limit them. Unfortunately, responsibilities do not go away when someone ages….

The probate process in Venice is a legal process in which a decedent’s properties are transferred to heirs and his or her debts may be paid or settled. The properties should be in the name of the decedent only. If the decedent has a will and has property subject to probate, the initiation of the…

Contracts are agreements between persons or legal entities in which one party agrees to perform a service or provide a good in exchange for the payment of money or other goods or services. An agreement to do something is not necessarily binding. It is a binding contract if you agree to make an exchange of…

Buying a home may be the biggest single investment of your lifetime. Your life’s savings may be invested in this one venture. Thus, it is extremely important that you, the prospective buyer, use the greatest caution in buying a home. For your protection, consult a real estate lawyer before you sign a purchase contract. The…

You can’t go to jail for failing to pay a debt or a judgment. If you do not pay a debt or if a judgment is entered against you, this information can be reported to the credit bureau and made a part of your credit history. The credit bureau can report this information for seven…

CAN YOUR MARRIAGE BE SAVED? Before you take any legal steps to end your marriage, you should make sure that you have tried all possible ways to save it. Do you want professional help in working out ways to save your marriage? Many communities and social and religious organizations offer counseling services either free or…

Another Veterans’ Day is upon us. And as a veteran, I feel the outpouring of gratitude from my fellow Americans, and I too am grateful for my fellow veterans especially those that served during wartime. But as a veteran, I also have a great deal for which to be thankful. As a 17 year old…

To be honest, we don’t know. We’re not financial planners. What we do know is that this is a very good year to take a look at conversion. Beginning in 2010, income restrictions for those considering converting to a Roth IRA have been removed. This means that many people that were not eligible to convert,…