How can I legally keep my business idea from being stolen?

Glenn and Michael are BOTH right. You may be putting the cart before the horse here. You need to preserve and protect the business potential of...

Can I be sued for 'slip an fall' at a business on a property owned by me and 2 others.

David is right. You ARE subject because of your ownership in the business. This is a classic case where Asset Protection undertaken a few years ago...

From Texas -my dad's wife died in 2007-no will- house in her name only-got married AFTER she bought house- does he get house

The laws of Intestacy are different in each State. In some states a surviving spouse is entitled to everything - and in others a surviving spouse...

Is it Medicaid Policy to allow a nursing home to keep money that Social Security and OPM said is due to an estate?

Interesting scenario. This is a case that requires professional help. Look on Avvo.com ('Find a Lawyer') in Williamsburg who practices in the area...

Can a trust be changed after twelve years they have been gone and then when son dies two weeks after death change trust

Wow - that is longest sentence without stopping that I have seen since teaching high school English. I'm not exactly from the way you wrote it as...

Does anyone provide free legal advice to the elderly receiving medicaid?

The free advice on Avvo.com is from attorneys who are working (to make a living) in their practice who take time to try and help someone who has...

When the mother gave the family member a Durable Power of Attorney, the person given that responsibility is a fiduciary for the affairs and...

Can I use the same business name involving the same kind of business but spelled differently?

A brand name for a business can be a very valuable asset. The soft drink business is a good example. Protecting a name with a trademark is a wise...

What type of insurance do I need for an event planning business?

Think of protecting yourself in terms of 'Layering'. That is, you'd have Business Liability insurance (which will likely help your marketability...

Partnerships without written obligation to each person, only emails and hand shakes, is there anything legal or binding here?

Because of the Liability Risk and the Tax Consequences, not having a properly-drafted Partnership Agreement is just plain 'Foolish'. Sorry but...