Immigration Ruling Could Send Message To States
States that had been watching Arizona’s immigration law in hopes of copying it received a rude awakening when a judge put most of the measure on hold. Read more on KMGH 7 Denver
Arizona governor considers changing immigration law
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer is asking legislators to consider whether they should change the state’s immigration law in the wake of a judge’s ruling blocking enforcement of parts of it. Read more on The Tampa Tribune
Immigration ruling could send message to states
PHOENIX — States that had been watching Arizona’s immigration law in hopes of copying it received a rude awakening when a judge put most of the measure on hold and agreed with the Obama administration’s core argument that immigration enforcement… Read more on Staten Island Advance
Tennessee Criminal Court Proceedings
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This was going to be the credits skit of my next Phoenix Wrong, but I thought it was too zetta epic (and long) to keep it there, so I made it a separate video. This Phoenix Wright AMV is about the basic plotline of the first two cases in Phoenix Wright, where Cindy Stone and Mia get brained by The Thinker. Game – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Song – Smooth Criminal: Michael Jackson UPDATE 6-20-2010: This actually won the AMV contest at AnimeNext2010 for whatever category I put it under! I’m so happy! Thanks for voting, everyone!
UK former deputy PM doubted Iraq WMD intelligence
UK former deputy PM doubted Iraq WMD intelligence
Britain’s deputy prime minister at the time of the 2003 invasion of Iraq said on Friday he had doubts about intelligence that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction, describing some of it as “tittle tattle.” Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! News
AIM Issues Statement Regarding AG’s Ruling on Cape Wind Rate Case
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Associated Industries of Massachusetts today made the following statement regarding the Attorney General’s ruling on the Cape Wind rate case: Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts employer community are deeply disappointed that the Attorney General has elected to reach a settlement with Cape Wind and National Grid that will leave consumers paying … Read more on Business Wire
Protect Your Rights, Wishes, And Family With A Durable Power of Attorney
Protect Your Rights, Wishes, And Family With A Durable Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney is much like a normal Power of Attorney except that it continues to remain in effect even when the principal loses his or her mental faculties and thus becomes incapable of sound reasoning. Unless, and until, the power of attorney has been made durable, it will become ineffective in the event of the principal becoming incompetent.
Thus, it follows that if the power of attorney is not durable, it would result in the family of the principal having to approach the courts to appoint a guardian or conservator over the assets of the principal.
What differentiates a normal power of attorney from a durable power of attorney is the presence of a phrase such as “This power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal”. The presence of such a phrase shows the intent of the principal that the authority that he is giving shall remain in force even if his mental health deteriorates beyond control.
To make a power of attorney durable, it is subject to certain state laws. The Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act has taken force in as many as 48 states in the US.
There are two requirements to a durable power of attorney. The first is that it shall be in writing and the second that it contain words to the effect that the power of attorney shall remain in effect even in the event of the principal becoming mentally incapacitated. Even though the Uniform Act does not specify that the agreement be notarized, most such documents have space for the notary’s signature.
A lot of states require that the agreement be notarized, especially in real estate matters. In addition, some states even require that the document be witnessed.
It is wise to have such an arrangement even if the Principal and their spouse own everything jointly. In the event the principal becomes disabled, the spouse can still sign checks and withdraw money from jointly held bank accounts, but is unable to sell jointly held property or stock without the signature of the principal.
In addition, the spouse is unable to change the name of a beneficiary to a life insurance policy or retirement benefit plan. Even though the principal holds everything jointly, it is wise for him or her to execute a durable power of attorney.
To revoke this type of agreement, the principal has to be of sound mind at the time of revocation. The revocation must be written and should be sent to the agent and to third parties, like banks. A conservator appointed by the court may also revoke the agreement.
Under normal circumstances, the durable power of attorney may have very broad terms of reference i.e. the principal may authorize the agent to do any and all things. However, there are cases when the agreement shall only confer specific rights to the Agent. The main advantages of having this type of agreement are:
• You have someone to look after you in the event of mental incapacity
• You, not the court, selects the agent
• You save time and expense of not having to go to court
PT 1 – AGAINST HER WILL: 93 yr. old Evelyn Schwartz fights Cuyahoga Co, OH Adult Protective Services
PART 1 of 2 – EXCLUSIVE: On Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, Big 3 News host Rusty Ray spoke with Betty Brown of East Lake, Ohio regarding the heart-breaking case of a 93-year old Mayfield Heights resident and her battle with Adult Protective Services (APS). Brown, who formerly dated the caregiver of Evelyn Schwartz, has power of attorney for the senior and is championing her cause to bring awareness to the issue of the rights of the elderly. What say you? ABOUT US: Big 3 News – Covering The Stories That Matter Most 1-440-249-NEWS (6397) Email: info@big3news.net Twitter: www.twitter.com Skype ID: big3news Facebook: www.facebook.com On The Web: www.big3news.net Subscribe To Our Live Feed www.big3news.net
President Obama Orders Same-Sex Hospital Visits
Sparked by case of lesbian couple. A Florida hospital denied Janice Langbehn visitation after her partner Lisa Pond was stricken with a fatal brain aneurysm. Even though she had power of attorney, for 8 hours hospital staff refused to allow Janice and her children in to see her dying partner of over 20 years – with one employee informing her that she was in an antigay city and antigay state. Check out The Langbehn-Pond Family Blog thelpkids.com
Immigration lawyer on ways to marry a foreign citizen …
www.cbocalbos.wordpress.com Immigration lawyer on ways to marry a foreign citizen coffee talk with Immigration Attorney Brian D. Lerner. He describes the K1 Fiancee Visa, the K3 Spouse Visa and Consulate Processing for the Green Card. Video Rating: 0 / 5
In this video, Robert Perkins, the Immigration Professor, discuss temporary protected status for Haitians in the wake of the earthquake in Haiti. Haitians can obtain work permits and status as a result of new regulations by the immigration services. To see all of our informational videos on immigration issues, please visit our website at immigration-professor.com. The is video is not legal advice or a legal opinion. To get legal advice on a specific case, please call our offices at 310-384-0200. Video Rating: 5 / 5
JK HARRIS SUCKS (Hire a local tax law attorney and run from them)
If you’re thinking about using JK Harris, my personal opinion (based on experience with them) is run like hell. Go find a local attorney that specializes in tax and can’t hide behind call centers. They took 00 and would not refund my money even though they had performed very poorly, dragging my case out over a year and ultimately I had to hire another attorney to keep the IRS from exercising their wrath on me. The JK Harris CPA contact that told me he’d be right there with me the whole way did NOT return phone calls. Their boiler room customer service was a nightmare to deal with. Don’t believe me? Look up all the State DA lawsuits against them. Their valuation of my business was a joke and cost me a couple of thousand.
Arizona immigration law adds more turmoil on day one
Arizona immigration law adds more turmoil on day one
Arizona immigration law adds more turmoil on day one Read more on KSDK St. Louis
Immigration decision watched in Waco
A federal judge’s decision to block provisions of Arizona’s controversial immigration law was not welcomed by some in McLennan County who want America’s borders toughened. Read more on Waco Tribune-Herald
SF officials join protest of immigration program
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Some San Francisco elected officials are joining in calls to have the city opt out of a federal immigration enforcement program. The officials gathered with immigrant advocates Thursday in front of the California attorney general’s office for a rally against the Secure Communities program. It checks the fingerprints of anyone who’s arrested against federal immigration … Read more on CBS 47 Fresno
AZ appeals order blocking parts of immigration law
Arizona asked an appeals court Thursday to lift a judge’s order blocking most of the state’s immigration law as the city of Phoenix filled with protesters, including about 50 who were arrested for confronting officers in riot gear. Read more on AP via Yahoo! News
