Criminal Law Handbook, The: Know Your Rights, Survive the System
The criminal justice system is complicated―Understand it and your rights Criminal law is full of complex rules and procedures, but this book demystifies them. It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and―most important―the options for suspects, defendants, and victims. It also provides critical information on working with a …
Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law: Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions
Everything you wanted to know about the law, but couldn’t afford to ask. How do I get a collection agency to stop harassing me? If I work 50 hours a week, shouldn’t I be getting overtime? My new car is a lemon — what can I do? Like it or not, the law …
Learn the language of the law, without the legalese! Open the average law dictionary and chances are you’ll feel more confused than before you read a word. Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary is different. From “”abrogate”” to “”zero tape””, we’ve cut down on the Latin and defined common (and some not-so-common) terms …
Everything you wanted to know about the law, but couldn’t afford to ask. How do I get a collection agency to stop harassing me? If I work 50 hours a week shouldn’t I be getting overtime? My new car is a lemon — what can I do? Like it or not, the law affects practically every aspect …
Demystify criminal law. Criminal law can be a maze of conflicting principles, strange jargon, and confusing procedures. Professor Paul Bergman unravels the mysteries with an engaging plain-English style that incorporates real-life examples, famous films, and entertaining hypotheticals. From arraignment through sentencing, from “”abuse excuse”” to vigilante, this handy desk reference explains it all. …
Executor’s Guide, The: Settling a Loved One’s Estate or Trust
The Executor’s Guide shows someone who’s wrapping up a loved one’s estate how to proceed, step by step. It explains what must be done right away and what can wait, and guides readers through a land of unfamiliar legal procedures and terminology. It covers: preparing for the job of executor or trustee the first …
Trustee’s Legal Companion, The: A Step-by-Step Guide to Administering a Living Trust
You’re the trustee. Now What? Serving as the trustee of a living trust after someone has died can be a big task—and you probably wonder just where you’re supposed to start. The Trustee’s Legal Companion contains the help you need to get organized, get moving, and do a good job. You’ll learn how to: decide whether or …
Living trusts simplified! Protect your family and avoid probate with this bestselling guide Death may be inevitable, but probate doesn’t have to be. By creating a living trust, your property will bypass lengthy and expensive probate proceedings and go directly to the people you’ve designated, quickly and easily. Make Your Own Living Trust explains how to create a …
Quicken WillMaker Plus 2016 is the easiest ways to create your estate plan, whether it’s your first time or you want to update a previous plan. You’ll be guided through the process from beginning to end with practical and relevant legal information so that you can make the best decisions for you and your family. …
Leave money to a loved one with a disability—without losing benefits A special needs trust helps you provide financial security for a loved one with a disability—without jeopardizing important government benefits. In contrast, leaving money directly to loved ones can make it impossible for them to get benefits, including Medicaid. Special Needs Trusts provides the step-by-step guidance and forms …