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Family Limited Partnership Defined

Family Limited Partnership or FLP is a kind of limited partnership; it is owned by family members. Similar to limited partnership, there are general partners as well as limited partners. The decisions regarding the financials are executed by the general partners; because of this, the liabilities are on the general partners. On the other hand, [...]

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Professional Liability: What Hiring and Retaining Negligence Might Imply

Errors, negligent actions or oversight of obligations in the workplace can lead to professional liabilities against the employer. This is a valid legal claim regardless if the employer did not intend to trigger damages. It can appear to be unjust. There are two basic theories that can lead to professional liability. All details herein provided [...]

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How to Obtain Employment-Based Visas for Foreigners

In the US, obtaining immigration benefits for foreign employees is a long process. There are, on the other hand, other options for immigrants with “extraordinary abilities” to avoid this immigration process. There are two types of visas that apply to employees who are experts in the fields of sciences, athletics, education, business, arts, and entertainment. [...]

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The Criminal Law Process for Assault Charges

Assault typically occurs when one person attempts to physically injure or threaten another person. Specific legal definitions can vary among states; however, the requirements to have an assault charge are based on two common themes. Information provided by DallasJustice.com for educational and reference purposes only. Physical contact is not required for an offense to be [...]

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Medicare or Medicaid? Which of These Will Fund One’s Alzheimer’s Care?

Are you aware of the differences between Medicare and Medicaid? For ANY senior it is vital to know the difference. Your future may depend on it, especially when thinking about the latest stats concerning Alzheimer’s disease as well as other incurable, long-term care conditions. Based on the World Alzheimer Report 2010, Alzheimer’s Disease is affecting [...]

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An Overview of Estate Planning

A common assumption holds that estate planning is only for the wealthy or the elderly, yet there are legitimate reasons for most adults to consider putting a plan in place. Whatever the size of an estate, planning ahead will ease the work required from family members.

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Responsibilities of the Probate Executor

Individuals tasked with carrying out a deceased person’s Last Will are referred to as an Executor. They are responsible with handling all present and previous financial transactions made by the deceased individual. Tasks include distributing all of the deceased assets to all named beneficiaries in the Will.

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What Constitutes Traumatic Brain Injury?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines traumatic brain injury as damage caused by a strong external force, such as a blow to the head. This differentiates it from acquired brain injury, which comes from internal causes such as stroke or infection. In the United States and worldwide, TBI is a leading cause of death for people under age 45.

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Truck Maintenance and Statistics

Continuing suggestions for truck maintenance:

On a related note, a vehicle that has been sitting unused for a few days will need to be checked for insect nests in its fuel vent prior to driving. An insect nest will block the fuel vent and cause the vehicle to appear as if it is out of gas.

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Determining Claims for Construction Accident Injuries

Any person injured in a construction accident is entitled to various forms of compensation, both from his employer and insurance company. However, determining how much compensation is owed is the more difficult matter. Because accidents happen in any number of circumstances, and because each person will react differently to the situation, compensation amounts can vary [...]

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