If you and your spouse cannot agree on every issue related to your divorce, or if there are unique circumstances surrounding your divorce case, handling the matter pro se may not be wise — or even possible. [ Read More… → ]
Entries from October 2008
Can I Use Divorce Forms from Standard Legal if my Case Has Unique Issues or if My Spouse and I Do Not Agree?
Tags: Divorce Questions · October 30th, 2008
What Legal Materials Should I Review to Represent Myself Against an Insurance Company?
There are no specific references, websites or legal materials that we can point you to that would prepare you for such an undertaking. [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Pro Se Law and Self Representation Questions · October 28th, 2008
What Forms Do I Use to Respond to the Court for a Divorce Petition Filed by my Spouse?
Most likely, none. Standard Legal offers No-Fault Divorce legal forms software, as a No-Fault Divorce is an amicable agreement between a husband and wife to end a marriage. [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Divorce Questions · October 28th, 2008
Does Standard Legal’s Living Trust Include a “Grantor Trust”?
Standard Legal’s Living Trust legal forms software contains a Revocable Living Trust — also known as a Grantor Trust.
[Get complete details on Standard Legal’s Living Trust legal forms software here.]
Tags: Living Trust Questions · October 21st, 2008
How Do I Add My Name to my Parent’s Deed?
As parents get older, many times a child of those parents will want to add his or her name to the Deed of the parent’s property. [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Quitclaim and Warranty Deed Questions · October 21st, 2008
How Do I Find the Permanent Parcel Number and the Prior Recording Dates for a Deed?
The parcel number and prior recording date should be contained on the existing Deed for the property. If you do not have a copy of the existing Deed, check with your county recorder’s office.
Tags: Land Contract Questions · Quitclaim and Warranty Deed Questions · October 21st, 2008
Does Standard Legal Offer a Deed for Tenants in Common? For Joint Tenancy?
A “Tenancy in Common” is presumed by law to be created by the use of a deed transferring property to two or more people [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Quitclaim and Warranty Deed Questions · October 21st, 2008
Do I Use a Will or a Quitclaim Deed to Transfer a Piece of Real Estate After Someone’s Death?
Neither. Once someone has died, property cannot be [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Quitclaim and Warranty Deed Questions · Last Will and Testament Questions · October 21st, 2008
What Should I Do With My Fully Executed and Notarized Will?
An original Will document, once executed and notarized, should be placed in a secure, fire proof location that [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Last Will and Testament Questions · October 21st, 2008
Does the Bankruptcy Software Include a Merged Letter to All Creditors?
Standard Legal’s Bankruptcy software permits the debtor to prepare a list of creditors [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Bankruptcy Questions · October 21st, 2008
Are Standard Legal’s Bankruptcy Court Forms Fillable and Calculating?
Users can type directly into each field on every Standard Legal U.S. Bankruptcy Court form using just about any PC or Mac operating system available. Standard Legal’s Bankruptcy forms are provided [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Bankruptcy Questions · October 21st, 2008
When Should I Create a Power of Attorney Document?
The choice of when to prepare a Power of Attorney document is completely personal. The decision should be based upon your comfort with the executor having powers over your assets, and your own capacity to make clear decisions. [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Power of Attorney Questions · October 16th, 2008
Should I Have My Last Will & Testament Notarized?
Standard Legal suggests that all Will documents be notarized to legally validate the authenticity of the same. It is recommended [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Last Will and Testament Questions · October 16th, 2008
If I Move to Another State, Is My Trust Still Valid?
Simply moving to a different state does not make an existing Trust ineffective. As an example, if the Trust document [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Living Trust Questions · October 16th, 2008
Why Do the No-Fault Divorce Documents Say “Dissolution” on Them?
In a number of states, a No-Fault Divorce proceeding is referred to as a “dissolution”. As such, if you wish to utilize [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Divorce Questions · October 16th, 2008
What is Pro Se Law?
Representing yourself in any type of legal matter without the benefit of legal counsel is referred to as acting “Pro Se”. [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Pro Se Law and Self Representation Questions · October 15th, 2008
Can I Use Standard Legal’s Forms For My Particular Legal Situation?
The Standard Legal Software titles offered allow for “self-representation” (also known as “pro se” representation) in common legal matters. Standard Legal provides [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Pro Se Law and Self Representation Questions · October 15th, 2008
What Type of People Choose to Represent Themselves?
A variety of legal organizations and bar associations have conducted studies of self-represented litigants, and these studies show that a wide variety of individuals [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Pro Se Law and Self Representation Questions · October 13th, 2008
Why Do People Choose to Represent Themselves Pro Se?
The reasons that people offer for representing themselves in legal matters are as many as they are varied [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Pro Se Law and Self Representation Questions · October 11th, 2008
Is Representing Yourself “Pro Se” Legal — or Wise?
In every state in the United States, individuals are permitted to represent themselves inside the courtroom and/or to handle their own legal issues without the assistance of a lawyer. [ Read More… → ]
Tags: Pro Se Law and Self Representation Questions · October 10th, 2008