Archives:
Topics Other Types of Articles

Legal Articles by Experts

> Most Recent Articles

Text Size:

Here you'll find authoritative articles by experts in legal and social issues, including politics, government, law, advocacy and more. These articles are made available through an arrangement with Bottom Line Publications, Inc., which for decades has been publishing useful material from leading authorities in many fields. Sign up for Bottom Line's complimentary e-newsletter.

 
Does Your Will Contain These Terrible Errors?
09/01/2008

What to do if it does

Bottom Line/Personal interviewed Mary Randolph, JD, an editor with legal publisher Nolo Press and author of four books on estate matters and avoiding probate.... read more

 
Estate Planning Secrets for Second Marriages
06/12/2008

Bottom Line/Retirement interviewed Martin Shenkman, Esq., CPA, a New York City attorney who specializes in trusts and estates, www.laweasy.com. Mr. Shenkman is author of The Complete Book... read more

 
If You’re Asked To Be a Trustee…
05/07/2008

•When to Say No •How to Protect Yourself If You Say Yes Martin M. Shenkman, CPA

Don’t be surprised if you are called on someday to be a trustee... read more

 
Free On-Line Legal Advice That You Can Trust…In Plain English, Too
03/07/2008

Many law-related Web sites offer little guidance beyond “call a lawyer”—often because they actually are marketing tools for law firms. Others are written in hard-to-understand... read more

 
Why Your Will Might Not Do What You Want It To
04/15/2007

Although everyone should have a will, an estate plan that consists of only a will probably is inadequate.

Reality: Even the most comprehensive will, drawn up by the most experienced... read more