For most of us, it is very difficult to come to terms with our own mortality. To actually contemplate one’s own death is painful. Consequently, very often such thoughts are avoided. However, if you wish to insure that your desires regarding the disposition of your property and possessions after your death are fulfilled, you must confront your mortality and plan accordingly.
Read More »Whether leasing property for residential or commercial purposes, it is important to have an understanding of the legal issues involved. Below is a brief discussion of these issues, and of the forms and materials available on our website to aid you in the leasing process.
Read More »Immigration affairs are handled generally by two separate departments within the United States Federal government. Each department handles a different area of immigration law, and promulgates its own rules and forms.
The following is a brief overview of the roles that these two departments play, as well as a discussion of the forms and information that each provides to the public.
Read More »The corporation is an artificial entity. It is created by filing Articles of Incorporation with the proper state authorities. This gives the corporation its legal existence and the right to carry on business. The Articles of Incorporation act as a public record of certain formalities of corporate existence. Upon filing of the Articles of Incorporation, payment of the proper fee, and acceptance by the state corporation department, the corporation officially begins its legal existence.
Read More »General Affidavit forms are sometimes known as Declarations under Oath. They are used to make certain statements in written form under oath. Some are in the form of a “General Affidavit under Oath” while others are “General Affidavit before Notary”. You can find various examples of General Affidavit forms here.
Read More »A Name Affidavit is a form that allows aperson to give a declaration that they are the same person as another name. This might be necessary in the event the person may have been know by or used different names in the past. Sometimes they are given under oath while other times they are given before [...]
Read More »A Bulk Transfer Affidavit Form is used by a seller of a business to inform the buyer of all creditors of the business and the amount of their claims against the business. Generally, failure to comply with the Bulk Sales or Transfers Act portion of the Uniform Commercial Code will mean that original creditors of a [...]
Read More »A Novation Agreement is an agreement between a new debtor corporation, an older debtor corporation and a creditor whereby the new debtor agrees to pay the debts that the old debtor owes to the creditor. In return, the creditor releases the old debtor from any further obligations to it. Sometimes a parent corporation will enter into a [...]
Read More »A Buyback Agreement in an agreement between a Buyer of goods, a Seller of goods and a Bank that is financing the purchase of the goods. In this type of contract the Seller agrees to buy back the goods from the Bank at the end of the term of the financing.
Read More »A Debt Guarantee provides for a guarantor for the repayment of a debt. This guarantor basically acts as a co-signer for the borrower’s obligations to a specific lender. The guarantor will agree that if any of the borrower’s payments are late or not paid, they will make the payments. The guarantor may also agree that the guarantee may be enforced without [...]
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