Category: Legal Terms
Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Contracts The Restatement (Second) of Contracts, section 205, adopted by the American Law Institute in 1979 and published in 1981, states that “every …
Scilicet SS Meaning in Notary Certificate Scilicet, abbreviated SS. or ss. or sc., sometimes appears in the venue section of a notarial certificate, record, affidavit, pleading or another legal …
Citations on Notarizing an Affidavit Affidavit Procedure If the notarized document is an Affidavit, or if the heading or preamble states that the signer, affiant or deponent is making a …
Living Trust Frequent Questions 1. What is probate? Probate is the legal process of paying the deceased person’s debts and distributing the remaining estate to the rightful heirs. The …
Unauthorized Practice of Law, Colorado The Colorado Supreme Court rules on cases of Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) in Colorado. Activities included in the definition of the practice of …
Practice of Law, State Definitions The definition of the practice of law varies by jurisdiction. In 2002, a task force of the American Bar Association (ABA) proposed a model definition. …
Unauthorized Practice of Law The definition of the “practice of law” varies by jurisdiction. In 2002, a task force of the American Bar Association (ABA) proposed a model definition: …
Abuse of Power, Color of Law Abuse of power by a government official or employee may occur under the color of law. Some officials may exceed their legal power …
Medallion Signature Guarantee A Medallion signature guarantee is needed when you are selling or transferring securities (such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds) and you have a physical certificate to …
Sound Mind Definition In Colorado, CRS 15-11-501 states that an individual 18 or more years of age who is of sound mind can make a will. A number of …