General Facts You Should Know About Power Of Attorney Documents

Executing a power of attorney for financial reasons gives another person or persons the right to act on your behalf if you become ill or go away and are unable to handle your financial and/or business affairs on your own. The powers you give your agent, or attorney-in-fact, can be broad or limited. Power of attorney documents can be confusing, particularly since there are different types; therefore, it may help to obtain some general facts about how they work. [Read More]

Stop! 3 Things You Could Face If You Didn't Stop For The Car Accident You Were Involved In

When it comes to car accidents, what you don't know can hurt you. This is particularly important if you're not sure what to do immediately after an accident. The most important thing you should remember is that you must always stop when you've been involved in a car accident. In fact, it's a crime to leave the scene of an accident, even if it's just a fender-bender. Here are three legal consequences you could face if you are caught leaving the scene of a car accident. [Read More]

2 Things To Know About Evidence Used In A Criminal Trial

As your criminal trial date is quickly approaching, your biggest question might be how you can get an innocent verdict from it. Criminal verdicts are decided by judges and juries, and they are required by law to base the decision on the evidence presented in the case. If there is a lot of evidence against you, it may be harder for you to win; however, your attorney will probably fight to get as much evidence as possible deemed inadmissible. [Read More]

How To Complete Form I-9 For Each New Employee

Most paid employees must complete a Form I-9 when starting a new job in order to confirm their legal eligibility to work in the U.S. The form is required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Small employers must process a Form I-9 for each new worker, even if the business has only one employee. Form I-9 is usually presented to a new employee at the same time as IRS Form W-2, which is the tax form for calculating withholding. [Read More]