2 Strategies To Deter Will Contestation

Posted on: 19 August 2016

Many people die without leaving behind a will. Many of those who create a will during their lifetime are often concerned about the possibility of contestation upon their demise. This would mean that their wishes as expressed in the will document might not be respected. There's no full-proof way to ensure that your will won't be contested. However, there are certain things you can do to prevent the likelihood that someone will contest your will or that they will be successful if they do.
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Understanding the Various Kinds of White-collar Crimes

Posted on: 19 August 2016

Criminal activities have evolved over the years. Technological advancement has widened the scope of crime beyond physical injury and outright violation of the civil rights of another person. A good example is white-collar crime. White-collar crime is a form of non-violent crime that is motivated by the need to make financial gains or cut financial losses. In most cases, people of respectable social status or technical expertise and means to manipulate existing systems and regulations are the ones who commit white-collar crime.
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How Battered Women Syndrome Can Play An Important Role In Your Self-Defense Case

Posted on: 18 August 2016

If you are involved in a marriage or partnership that is most of the times tainted by physical abuse and violence, then you may be a victim of battered women syndrome (BWS). Battered women syndrome is a mental disorder that affects victims of physical abuse and domestic violence. The syndrome was first defined years ago by Lenore Walker, who is also the person that founded Domestic Violence Institute. According to Walker, the syndrome has three phases.
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Why a Solicitor Is Crucial When Facing Bankruptcy

Posted on: 18 August 2016

Tough financial times can creep up on you unexpectedly. Maybe you lost a spouse who was the sole income earner, or perhaps you lost your job and found it difficult to get a new one. When the burden becomes too much to bear, it is not uncommon to find that filing for bankruptcy may be your only solution out of your insurmountable debt. However, a mistake some people make when they are contemplating this route is forgoing hiring a lawyer.
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