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Justia Legal Guides: Animal & Dog Law Center

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This has meant that a judge likely will allocate a pet in a divorce to one spouse, although a recent trend has seen some judges awarding “shared custody” of a pet whom both spouses want. Or a judge may award “pet visitation” to the spouse who does not get ownership.

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Justia Legal Resources: Elder Law Center

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After applying statutory damages caps, the judge awarded over $10 million, which was affirmed on appeal. A scammer also may prey on an elderly person by building a friendly relationship with them before cajoling them into making the “friend” an heir or beneficiary in an estate planning instrument.

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2019 California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting

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The standard attendance was up from 600 to 800 this year, but with new found collaborations from additional organizations including the California Judges Association, there were 1,300 legal professionals gathered to participate in cross-over programming designed to benefit everyone involved. . Judge Mark A. Laurence Colletti .

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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

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While most of my billing comes from traditional hourly rates for matters, I have always used flat fees for certain client demands such as residential real estate transactions and basic estate planning. ANSWER: While most lawyers and clients are accustomed to the traditional billable hour, other pricing options do exist.

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Building a Better Law Practice: 7 Reasons to Specialize

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While it may not be cost-effective for an attorney to simply draft a basic will or contract, that attorney becomes a trusted advisor when reviewing an estate plan or a real estate transaction, giving clients confidence that a particular contract or transaction is in their best interest. . Practicing Law on Internet Time.

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How Lawyers Should Respond to Cognitive Decline in a Client

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In certain cases, such as the execution of estate planning documents when a client’s mental capacity is in question or challenged, it may be wise to recommend that the client obtain a doctor’s written opinion about their mental abilities at that time.

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Translating Legal Impropriety: Safeguarding Assets, Linguistic Diversity, and Legal Proceedings

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Estate Planning Prioritize meticulous estate planning to protect your assets and facilitate a seamless transfer to your chosen beneficiaries. Court Filings and Briefs Translations of court filings and briefs enable judges, lawyers, and other legal professionals to comprehend arguments and evidence accurately.