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In this section we endeavor to present a number of online resources that may help in answering some legal questions you may have and provide you direction in finding legal assistance.
The listing of this information should not be considered an endorsement by Grief's Journey.
10 Legal Myths About Advance Medical Directives from the American Bar Association.
Better Business Bureau system in the U.S. extends across the nation; coast-to-coast, and in Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. Since the founding of the first BBB in 1912, the BBB system has proven that the majority of marketplace problems can be solved fairly through the use of voluntary self-regulation and consumer education.
American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional association in the world. The Mission of the American Bar Association is to be the national representative of the legal profession, serving the public and the profession by promoting justice, professional excellence, and respect for the law. Although the ABA cannot help you directly, there are many people out there who can. This site will guide you to a list of resources in your state. Most legal issues are regulated by the law in the state where you live, or where the problem occurred. The ABA provides important information on and assistance with, finding free legal assistance.
Federal Trade Commission suggests that education is a key tool to prevent consumer injury. In this section of our website, you'll find publications with advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on other consumer topics.
GotTrouble.com delivers real world solutions to people facing serious legal and financial trouble. Providing immediate access to vital information and resources, they offer a calm and intelligent environment in which to make important decisions. No one goes through life without trouble. It's their belief that no one should face it alone. That's why they made it our business to help put trouble where it belongs - behind you.
ID Theft welcomes you to the Federal Trade Commission: Your National Resource for Identity Theft. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, social security number, credit card number, or other identifying information, without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft is a serious crime. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years - and their hard-earned money - cleaning up the mess thieves have made of their good name and credit record. In the meantime, victims may lose job opportunities, be refused loans, education, housing or cars, or even get arrested for crimes they didn't commit.
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The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. NAELA is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations, and others who work with older clients and their families. The NAELA provides ssistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and people with special needs. The mission of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is to establish NAELA members as the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance and services to enhance the lives of people with special needs and people as they age. Assistance in finding a NAELA attorney is provided here.
National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys Estate planning is a term that has changed dramatically over the years. Estate planning is no longer will planning or tax planning only for the wealthy. Estate planning is financial, retirement, business succession, charitable, medical, disability, legacy, and gift planning.
Probate Questions, General and Estate Planning free web information concerning the purpose and the process of probate.
U.S. Living Will RegistryŽ electronically stores advance directives and makes them makes them available to healthcare providers 24 hours a day via secure internet or telephone-facsimile. Preparing an advance directive involves more than simply filling out a form. On this site, you will learn more about living wills and advance directives, how they work, and how to register state by state.
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Created on 09/15/2005 12:54 PM by admin
Updated on 06/06/2010 04:54 PM by Branch
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