When Does a Family Member Need a Conservator or Guardian?
A guardian is appointed to take care of most non-monetary (and often times monetary) decisions for someone who is not able to do this themselves, while conservators are appointed to handle only the actual monetary…
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Requirements to Become a Notary Public
Different states have different requirements for those wishing to become notaries public within a certain state. Some states, such as New York, may require an aspiring notary to take a state examination, while others like New Jersey…
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What Does a Notary Do?
Notaries are officials appointed by a state government, usually by the state’s Secretary of State office, to serve the public interest as an impartial witness to certify the validity of documentation signings, while helping to…
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How to Become a Notary Signing Agent
Did you know that there are notaries that specialize in handling and notarizing loan documents? Those notary signing agents work in closing loans for the mortgage finance industry. Signing agents can earn income from notarizing…
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The Duties of Conservators and Guardians
Guardians and conservators are appointed to the incapacitated, the elderly, the disabled or minors to care for the affairs and needs of these wars. But what are the specific duties of a guardian and a…
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How a Court Appointed Guardianship is Established
Some people may be too young, mentally unfit, or physically unwell to be able to make financial or legal decisions. They may not be able to fully understand the ramifications of their decisions and what…
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What are California Partition Actions?
Sometimes when multiple people own a single piece of real property in California, usually in the form of land or buildings, there may be disputes regarding said property. Whether this dispute is over use or…
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What are Referees and What Do They Do?
Oftentimes there can be disputes between co-owners of land or buildings that can’t be resolved by negotiation or mediation. Their ownership interest in property can then be partitioned in a partition action. But who handles…
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Receivers vs. Trustees in Bankruptcy
Both receivers and trustees are involved in bankruptcy, but only certain types. Receivership is both a feature of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is used for reorganization of a business entity under the United States bankruptcy…
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