Legal Protection for Middle Class & Small Business Services Management

A conservatorship is a legal right given to a person to be responsible for the assets and finances of a person deemed fully or partially incapable of providing these necessities for himself or herself.

In some jurisdictions, a conservatorship may be referred to as a "guardianship of the estate", or by some similar alternative name.

Conservators are supposed to... Read More

You won’t be told this by the legal industry and it can be an industry, but an estate administrator can essentially do anything they want with an estate. Most judges believe what the estate’s attorney report to them and don’t really do any follow-up to check the actual facts.

If the heirs believe something is not right they must create their own challenge. The civil court... Read More

Baby boomers, and I am one of them, have lived much differently than our parents. Many of us have significant debt, live beyond their means, jump from job to job and may not even be able to retire until beyond 65, if at all. In addition to this we have postponed marriage until we were older, have had children later and are writing college checks for our children well into... Read More

Estate planning is the process by which an individual or family arranges the transfer of assets in anticipation of death or being incapcitated. An estate plan aims to preserve the maximum amount of wealth possible for the intended beneficiaries and flexibility for the individual prior to death.

Here are a few benefits: 1) The ability to transfer wealth the way you want... Read More

Identity theft cases can become very complex. They can cover multiple jurisdictions with numerous instances of unauthorized and fraudulent use of your identity. There will probably be more conversations about your case than you can possibly remember. To become an effective, strong advocate for your case, it is essential to be organized from the very beginning.

Here is the do-... Read More

IF you answer YES to 2 or MORE of the following QUESTIONS, you will benefit from a Pre-Paid Legal Services®, Inc. Legal Plan!

Have You Ever...

• BEEN A VICTIM OR FEARED BEING A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT?

• Thought about writing or revising your Will? Do you have a Living Will?

• Purchased a home?

• Had an income tax question?

• Lost your rental deposit?

• Been refused a refund for a defective or... Read More

Ways to head off ID theft:

• Sign your new credit cards immediately.

• Report lost or stolen credit cards immediately. Make sure you keep the numbers of the issuers somewhere besides on the back of your card!

• Always check your monthly financial statements carefully against your receipts.

• Review your consumer credit report annually.

Mail

• Don’t leave mail in your mailbox for more than... Read More

The Federal Trade Commission has estimated that 10 million Americans per year are victims of identity theft fraud. In total one in eight Americans have been victimized. In 2004, the median amount of fraud perpetrated was $6,000 with an out of pocket cost to the victim averaging $1800. Worse, it is estimated that the average victim spends 28 hours cleaning up the damage down... Read More

Robert Kiyosaki states the PrePaid Legal Services has great products and the best compensation plan he has ever seen. What about a "higher standard of living" instead of lowering our expectations in these difficult economic times?

Who would you call for help if you were detained by law enforcement? You know, “You get one phone call.”

If you are ever stopped or detained by the police you have the right to immediate, on-the-spot access to a legal attorney. With a PrePaid Legal Services membership, you have access to the immediate services of a PrePaid Legal attorney, 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekwith... Read More

It has been said that anybody can sue anyone for anything. There are hundreds of thousands of lawsuits filed in the United States every year. In 2001, the actuarial firm of Tillinghast-Towers Perrin documented a yearly, average expense of $721 from lawsuits for every man, woman, and child in the United States.

Though many of these lawsuits are considered frivolous, you would... Read More

Going through an IRS tax audit is one of the most dreaded events in the life of a law abiding citizen. You must justify your deductions, your income, and every line on your return. It feels as if you are guilty until you prove innocent. If you have an accountant, he will certainly help you (for his hourly rate) but can’t give you legal advice other than seek a legal... Read More

Every time you buy a product or service, there is a chance that it will be defective or not as advertised. The average person is exposed to defective or shoddy products numerous times over the years. You may have experienced problems with washers, dryers, televisions, automobiles, kitchen equipment, sporting goods, furniture, or miscellaneous electronics. You have probably... Read More

In our hectic daily lives, it is almost impossible to reach old age without traffic violations or fender benders. The average person will interact with multiple law enforcement or auto accident claim’s departments over their driving careers. In these situations, you either have an legal attorney, or make relatively complex legal decisions without one.

Your PrePaid Legal... Read More

Perhaps the most important protection you can provide yourself and your loved ones is your will and powers of attorney. A living will can be a relatively simple document that can spare your loved ones extreme stress and heartache in the probate courts. Your Prepaid Legal attorney will draft a living will in accordance with your wishes. Many of us have will, but have not... Read More

There are some purchases that will affect your life for years. The purchase of a house, a car, or a boat can involve tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Your PrePaid Legal attorney can review all the forms and contracts (up to 10 pages) related to these purchases to make sure your rights are protected and the contract is fair and says what you think it says.

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