Approximately 1/3 of adoptions in the United States involve foreign-born children. The process of international adoption will vary with the child’s birth country.
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Most adoptions are lengthy, expensive and emotional. Like all family law, adoption is a product of state law. However, most states have very similar adoption laws.
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A health care power of attorney is a document in which you designate someone to be your representative, or agent, in the event you are unable to make or communicate decisions about all aspects of your health care. Specifically, it empowers your agent to make health care decisions in the event of your incapacity.
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Members of reserve components are subject to the UCMJ, but only when actually performing reserve duty.
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Probate is a court process to prove the validity of a will and to carry out its provisions.
Probate begins by choosing the proper court. Jurisdiction is normally specified in the will itself.
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Probate is the court process of proving the validity of a will and carrying out its provisions. As a general rule, assets solely owned by a person who dies is included in his/her “probate estate.”
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An executor, or personal representative, is nominated by a person in his/her will and approved by a court to manage and distribute probate assets in accordance with the terms of the will.
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If you have minor children, you should always name a guardian for them in your will. You should also name an alternate guardian in case your first choice is unable to serve for any reason.
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Testamentary trusts are trusts created in a will. Trusts are commonly created to provide for minor children following a parent’s death.
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Selecting qualified and trustworthy persons to manage your estate following your death can be difficult.
Factors to consider include:
Cost
Security
Permanence
Investment experience and policy
Conflicts of interest
Disinheriting a relative can be more difficult than you would imagine.
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In a will, gifts are called bequests.
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In order for a will to be enforced, a court will require capacity, free will, witnesses and intent.
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Did you know that there are several different types of wills? In fact, each state has different rules on what wills are valid.
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Probate is a court-supervised process used to validate your will and distribute your property. Many people want to avoid the costs and time associated with the probate process.
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Each state has its own requirements for a valid will execution. In addition, federal law provides that service members and their families may be receive legal assistance that includes “military testamentary instruments” valid in every state.
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SGLI is a program that provides term life insurance coverage to eligible service members. If eligible, you are automatically issued the maximum SGLI coverage. Coverage is available in $50,000 increments up to the maximum of $400,000.
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Tennessee divorces begin with the filing of a "Complaint for Divorce". This is a document that provides information on the parties and any children. The Complaint also outlines the legal reasons, or grounds, for the divorce.
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When parties are unable to resolve their dispute outside of court, a judge (or jury) can decide the outcome.
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If you and your spouse have agreed to all terms of a divorce, and you have satisfied the mandatory waiting period following the filing of your Request for Divorce, you are eligible to proceed with a final hearing.
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