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Escrow Assistant Duties
An escrow assistant helps an attorney or escrow agent handle funds for a real-estate transaction. While no specific educational background is required, an escrow assistant must possess many skills to perform her job well.
Marriage Certificate Information
Marriage certificates contain useful information about the proof of a legalized marriage. The information contained on marriage certificates is useful to banking institutions, government agencies or individuals doing genealogical searches. You may request a marriage certificate from the city, town o
New York Estate Tax Rules: April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015
If you live in New York, then you live in one of the remaining states that collects a state death tax. The New York estate tax laws changed as of April 1, 2014. Here you will find a summary of the laws that went into effect for deaths occurring between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015.
How to Find the Midpoint of a Line in AutoCAD
When drawing in Autodesk AutoCAD, you will often need to draw something from the midpoint of a line. AutoCAD, a computer-aided design (CAD) program for both 2D and 3D drawing, is used by many in the architecture industry. Therefore, it is important to be as precise as possible when drawing maps as e
How to Obtain a Copy of a Last Will & Testament
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be difficult. To obtain a copy of a last will and testament, one must be sure a last will and testament exists or has not been lost. A court of law considers a last will and testament as one of the most sacrosanct documents, because it is the only way for the
Living Will Definition - What is a Living Will?
There has been a lot of discussion and debate about euthanasia and assisted suicide just recently, so just what are your rights? Does a Living Will provide a solution? Read on and hopefully find the answer.
Definition of Probate Court
Probate court is a specialized part of the judicial system that adjudicates inheritance and guardianship issues after a person passes away. They are also known as Surrogate's Courts in some U.S. jurisdictions.
What Happens If You Forget to File a 1099 Form?
Form 1099 refers to an IRS information return that must be filed by businesses each calendar year. Businesses use Form 1099s to report payments made for rents, prizes and awards, services and payments to independent contractors.
You Are Never Too Young to Have a Will
The sooner an individual has a well drafted will in place, the better they are in securing their families future financial security. One of the best times to create a will is when a person settles down and begins a family. By doing so, they ultimately avoid potential economic peril in the future.
How to Find Defunct Corporations
One or more persons may form a business corporation for any lawful purpose. There are liability and tax benefits for doing forming a corporation. The corporation does not exist until the secretary of state for the state of incorporation reviews, approves and files the articles of incorporation prese
What Is the Interest Rate on a Land Contract?
The interest rate on a land contract is negotiable between buyer and seller, and it often offers advantages to both. The concept of a land contract is very similar to that of purchasing a home, in which the current owner agrees to carry the mortgage for the buyer. The fundamental difference between
What Is a Modification Agreement?
A modification agreement is a very general term that describes an agreement to change a prior or existing agreement or contract.
How to Find a Person's Moving Address
When a person moves, you may not be able to find his new mailing address easily. Sometimes people move quickly; other times, you do not speak to the moving person frequently, and he doesn't give you his new address as a result. You can use alternate methods to find the new address so you can save it
When Are Wills Made Public?
Your will is not a matter of public record until it is filed for probate following your death, or if you have filed it with the county prior to your death. The probate procedure can vary depending on the state where you live.
California Constitution on the Right to Marry
In November 2008, California residents voted to amend the state constitution so that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized within California. A coalition of religious groups and conservative organizations brought the issue to voters as Proposition 8. Although voters approve
How to Transfer a Deed on Death in Wisconsin
Transferring a deed on death can be executed more efficiently in Wisconsin if the decedent left a will. With the presence of a will, a probate attorney and the executor of the will have powers to complete the deed transfer process more efficiently. If you are a named party in the will, but not the
How to Know What Case a Warrant Was Issued For
Dealing with an outstanding warrant can be confusing and frustrating. Whether the warrant resulted from a missed court hearing or a pending criminal offense, it's a good idea to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Plenty of resources exist to find out details about an issued warrant and which cas
How to Create an Agenda With Minutes
Creating an agenda is an effective way for people in business, as well as heads of organizations, to prepare for and run a meeting according to plan and in an organized fashion. One way to create an agenda is to review the minutes of a previous meeting. Because minutes record the proceedings of a me
How to Create a Snort Rule Set
Snort is a free network-intrusion-detection-and-prevention application for the Linux operating system. Snort features a built-in engine that allows you to write your own rules using a specialized language. Snort rules are composed of two parts: the header and the options. Rules follow a basic patter
Why Replacing Your Will With a Revocable Trust Might Be a Good Idea For You
Most people are not prepared for death and there is a good reason for that, people don't want to die, and so they do not want to talk about it and they definitely do not wish to plan for it, that is rather morbid. Still, you need to do that. Now, let's say you are one of the few smart Amer