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How to Contest a Will Within 30 Days After It Is Probated
A will is the legal document that determines how the estate of a decedent (person who died) will be distributed. Upon the death of the decedent, the will is admitted to a legal process known as probate. During the probate court process, the administrator of the will inventories the assets, pays the
What States Give Teens Life in Prison?
Life without parole is mandatory in many states for some crimes, such as armed robbery. As of March 2010, Florida was responsible for 70 percent of the total juvenile offenders sentenced to life in prison without parole. Lawmakers throughout the United States, however, are rethinking these strict se
How to Kill Outdoor Ferns
Over 12,000 species of ferns grow around the world, in a wide variety of environments. As beautiful as ferns may look, they can spread widely and become a nuisance. Some, like bracken, have been found to be carcinogenic. As ferns have existed for 300 million years, it’s not surprising that get
Probate Vs. Non-Probate Assets
Probate is the legal application of a will to the assets of someone who is deceased. It is generally a time-consuming process and requires court authentication of the will, notification of all interested parties and the appointment of an administrator for the person's estate. In cases where there is
Where Can You Find Police Impounds?
Government agencies use police impounds to store automobiles and boats that were seized because of nonpayment of taxes, crimes committed, abandonment or as part of an asset freeze of a person accused of a larger crime. The items in police impound lots are stored for up to 30 days and then sold at an
What Are Some Probation Tracking Systems?
Monitoring criminals on probation has become big business.communications satellite image by Paul Moore from Fotolia.comAccording to the New York Times, as of April 2008, 1 out of every 100 American adults was in prison. At that time, the United States made up 5 percent of the world...
The Pros & Cons of a Standard DUI
Driving Under the Influence---or DUI---is a serious criminal offense. Although the degree of punishments and fines levied for a DUI conviction vary from state to state, you can be assured that you will pay dearly for being arrested for drinking and driving.
What Are the Duties of the Executor of the Will in Maryland?
An executor reviewing a last will and testamentHand and document at the meeting image by Dmitry Goygel-Sokol from Fotolia.comUnder Maryland law, an executor is the person nominated in a last will and testament and approved by the probate court to oversee the affairs of an estate. In...
Define Probation
Probation is a period of time where a criminal offender is supervised by a probation officer. During this time, the offender must regularly report to the officer and must not commit any other offenses.
What You Need to Be Eligible for a Bail Bond
A bail bond is the amount of money required by a judge or court to release a person and allow him to wait trial outside of a prison. Whether or not a person is eligible for bail depends on a variety of factors, both geographical and personal. A bail bond acts as a financial guarantee to the court th
What are the Traditional Methods of Probation & Parole?
Probation and parole give some offenders the opportunity to remain in the community instead of being sentenced to prison. The courts offer probation instead of prison, while parole provides prisoners with early release after prison. Probation and parole officers supervise the offenders to ensure tha
How to Get Off of Felony Probation Legally
Probation may be ordered instead of jail or prison time in some felony cases. If you have been sentenced to complete felony probation, you are probably aware that there is a set limit of time in which you will be monitored by your probation officer. The probation officer will have certain requiremen
Overview of Informal Probate of Will
The probate process comes into play whenever someone dies leaving behind property Part of this process involves presenting the person's will to the probate court. Some states allow various procedures for this process, including informal probate proceedings. Like other probate laws, informal probate
Is it Legal to Use a False Identity?
Use of a false identity often follows identity theft. Identity thieves steal the identity of others with the intent to commit identity fraud, causing much travail in the lives of their victims. It is never legal to use a false identity. People assuming false identities use fake identification cards,
Penalties for Filing False Police Reports in Florida
Those convicted of filing a false police report in Florida may have to pay a $1,000 fine.money image by Horticulture from Fotolia.comFiling a false police report is prohibited in Florida by statute. According to Florida Statute 817.49, anyone who knowingly misleads the authorities, or who...
How to Reduce Conflict in Police Roles
Police officers have multifaceted roles within the criminal justice system. The requirements of their roles and the expectations vary by situation and the people they are working with and for. Role conflict is defined as the incompatibility of requirements and expectations in a role, when the compat
Requirements for Inmate Meals in Georgia
The state of Georgia housed 58,295 inmates in June 2009.the prisoner image by Hunta from Fotolia.comAccording to Crime Insider, a news affiliate of CBS Interactive Inc., the state of Georgia has the fifth-largest prison system in the United States. To address both economic factors and a...
How to Clean a Security Police Badge
A police badge represents more than a symbol of authority; it conveys a message that the officer wearing the badge is of great moral character, trustworthy and noble. Living the life of a police officer means he shall always live a clean and spotless life. The badge is a reflection of the officer, a
Probate Inventory of Assets
Entrusted with the preservation and distribution of an estate, probate courts require an inventory of assets form filed on pending probate cases.