Category : Wills & trusts : Law & Legal & Attorney

What Is a D&O Policy?

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Corporations and their directors are often subject to litigation from a variety of parties. Protection against these suits is often in the form of liability insurance that covers any costs and damages related to the lawsuits. A specialized form of insurance called a D&O policy protects the corporati

The Stamp Tax Act

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The British parliament passed the Stamp Act on March 22, 1765. The Stamp Act was supposed to become effective on November 1st. This act imposed a tax on every single piece of paper that Americans used. This included items like legal documents, newspapers, licenses, playing cards and ship papers. The

How to Find Someone's Will

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It is a common misconception that after a relative passes, a copy of his or her will may be found with the courts. Although a will may be filed prior to death in some jurisdictions, this is not always true. Generally, a will is not filed with the courts until the estate is going through probate. Her