The Illinois legislature passed a school privacy rights law that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2014, which ...

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The city is making its presence known in the battle to keep hydraulic fracturing out of the state.

n 2010, former New York state governor David Paterson issued an executive order placing a six-month moratorium on ...

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Christiane Teich, who prefers to be called "Chris," made her pilgrimage to India over the course of 30 ...

On Tuesday, the New York State Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on the question of whether or ...

A young woman, tortured in a Chinese black jail for practicing Falun Gong, secretly recorded her experiences in ...

China’s local governments are reporting high economic growth data, incredulously surpassing national figures.

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Name a beneficiary on your bank account to avoid lengthy probate proceedings.

Ensure your final debts can be paid by naming your estate as beneficiary of an insurance policy.

In my last article, I addressed what happens to the status of real property purchased by a couple ...

When marrying after purchasing property, check to see if you need to record a revised deed.

You don't have to grant full authority when preparing a Power of Attorney document.

Take the necessary steps to prepare a Power of Attorney and Will so that your future care and ...

Check on-line resources or hire an expert appraiser to get the best value for the cherished collection you ...

Giving real estate in another state as a gift is not difficult as long as you clearly identify ...

Not all pre-nuptial agreements carry the omen of divorce. Your second spouse may agree to give up his ...

Let's face it, family ties are not what they used to be, so a little-known New Jersey statute ...

Being your uncle's favorite niece has its advantages. Unfortunately, jealous siblings can turn those good memories into disadvantages.

Squash escalating family disputes by explaining your final burial wishes in a Will.

Avoid the tax consequences of your generous gifts by placing your assets in qualified trust accounts.

Protect your loved ones' inheritance from creditors and divorcing spouses.