What is Elder Law? Under the broad umbrella of elder law are the areas of estate planning, long term care planning and guardianship.Estate Planning is the process used to plan for the management and handling of assets during your lifetime, as well as a means for ensuring transfer of wealth at death. It includes planning…
What is a Filming Location Agreement? In the broadest sense, a filming location agreement is a contract between an individual or entity that owns the rights to a location and filmmaker, television or internet production entity that wants to shoot a scene at the location. The typical filming location agreement sets forth the specific terms…
Understanding a Prenuptial Agreement in Virginia In simple terms, a prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people who are preparing to marry. Often called a "pre-nup", these agreements cover legal and financial matters related to what will happen if you decide to end your marriage and seek a divorce in the future.Like most states,…
The Current Situation Regarding Red Light Cameras in Tennessee Laws and regulations governing red light cameras in Tennessee are complex and ever changing. While municipalities in Tennessee were allowed to use these devices in 2008 under the authority of Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-8-198, Governor Bill Haslam signed into law the "Freedom from Traffic Cameras…
Introduction into Squatter Law in the UK Squatters’ rights, also known as adverse possession, are typically used when someone occupies a space without the permission of the landowner. While most often associated with residential property, squatters’ rights also apply on non-residential properties. In the UK, squatters’ rights are largely governed by the Land Registration Act…
What is Competency The concept of legal competency is critical to understanding who is legally capable of entering into an agreement. Legal competency is the condition in which a person has the ability under the law to create or carry out legal rights, obligations and either incur or discharge a legal duty. Simply stated, a…
What Is a Master of Family Law Degree? A master’s degree in family law unlocks the door to numerous career possibilities for professionals who want to specialize in this area. Entry-level jobs related to family matters are generally accessible to those with only a law degree. Those with master’s degrees however, are able to take…
Top Reasons to Choose a Law Firm in Boston Even if you are looking for particular Boston lawyers, you may not yet have the names of any individual lawyers in mind – or of any Boston law firms in mind. You just know you want to see Boston legal professionals because you have a case…
Overview of the Seattle Legal Community A deep dive into the Seattle legal market reveals a bustling commercial and real estate landscape, hosting some forty law firms serving client needs in nearly every sector. Many of these firms are highly regarded among the broad array of legal services they offer. Long known for its public…
Court Immunity Explained When considering the possibility of suing a court over an issue such as a personal injury action, one must first understand the concept of judicial immunity. The doctrine of judicial immunity provides that courts and judges enjoy immunity from tort suits filed by third parties for acts committed by the courts or…
