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The classic legal guide with more than 100,000 copies in print―now substantially updated and revised!Whether grappling with modest or extensive assets, The Complete Book of Wills, Estates & Trusts has long been the indispensable guide for protecting an estate for loved ones. In this completely revised fourth edition, updated to cover the latest changes in estate law, attorneys Alexander A. Bove, Jr., and Melissa Langa synthesize their decades of field and classroom experience into honest, clear, and entertaining explanations of a host of complex legal topics, including:• How to create a will and living trust• How to use a trust to avoid probate and legal complications• How trusts work and how to use trusts to save taxes• How to contest a will and how to avoid a contest• How to settle an estate or make a claim against one• How to establish a durable power of attorney• How to protect assets from creditorsIn their straightforward and humorous style, Bove and Langa share easy-to-understand legal definitions and savvy advice on everything from taxes to choosing the right attorney, all illustrated with entertaining examples and actual cases. This is the best and only legal guide readers will ever need to ensure that their money and holdings remain in the family. Read more

Welcome to the gateway of becoming a certified Notary Public in New York State! If you're feeling a mix of excitement and nerves, you're in exactly the right place. Preparing for the Notary Public Exam can feel like a steep climb, but with the right tools and guidance, you'll find it's as easy as it can be.The New York State Notary Public Exam is known for its rigorous standards and broad coverage of legal responsibilities that notaries must uphold. It tests your knowledge on various fronts: understanding notarial laws, recognizing the proper execution of notarial acts, and adhering to the ethical framework that governs notary public duties. The exam itself is a test of precision and awareness, demanding that candidates not only memorize laws but also apply them wisely in practical scenarios.We've broken down the content into manageable sections, each designed to build on the last, ensuring a smooth gradient of learning. Our practice tests mirror the actual exam not only in format but in the difficulty level, providing a realistic preview of what you'll face. These are complemented by detailed explanations that help consolidate your understanding and rectify misconceptions before you step into the exam room.Lastly, we know that the journey to becoming a notary is a significant professional development. This book is your comprehensive companion, designed to not only help you pass the exam but also to provide a robust foundation for your future work as a notary public. Each section is infused with insights from experienced notaries who share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs, adding layers of depth to your preparation.Now, let's turn the page and dive into the first chapter. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of New York State notarial law and practice, ensuring you're not just exam-ready, but also fully equipped to undertake the responsibilities of a notary public with confidence and skill. Let the learning begin!PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

The places where good people are needed the most are where good people are least likely to go.One man decided to change all that.In Patrick Collis’ fascinating, challenging, and insightful book, you will read about his journey into the field of Private Investigations and Executive Security. Patrick's story keeps you on the edge of your seat, from hiding in the forest with a telephoto lens to apprehending traffickers crossing theRio Grande and protecting well-known politicians and media figures.Equal parts deep, thoughtful, and funny, Patrick manages to weave together a narrative that asks the big questions, is deeply honest, and encourages its readers to tackle the work they’ve been given in their own lives with faith, forgiveness, and a little bit of fun.The world of investigations is often dark, complex, and messy, but that is precisely why Patrick, an ordained pastor, is able to have such a significant impact on people’s lives.This book is a resounding encouragement for Christians and anyone of good conscienceto raise their eyes to heaven and say, “I will go. Send me.” Read more

BarCharts, Inc was founded on our law guides created by the owner, designed to understand the significance of details within the larger scheme of the law, as a daily refresher, and to review before the Bar Exam. Twenty five years later we keep those guides up to date for students, paralegals and practicing lawyers to have the most handy legal reference to the most important points of the law possible in 6 laminated pages. Read more

Winning at Deposition won the highest award available for legal publications: ACLEA's Award for Professional Excellence. The book won first prize from a field of over 300 entries submitted by continuing legal education publishers from across the USA. Written by the best-selling author of Turning Points at Trial, this book shows beginning and experienced attorneys how to win at deposition every time. With the first chapter explaining all the ins and outs of taking and defending a deposition, the remainder of the book reveals strategies that will help every lawyer vastly improve his deposition skills. Discover why much of the conventional wisdom about depositions is completely wrong, learn how to beat an expert witness every time, get innovative advice on witness preparation, and master the secrets that guarantee success with argumentative lawyers and lying witnesses. Unlike any other book, this one teaches from transcripts and videos of actual depositions. You will learn from the skillful techniques---and memorable failures---that occurred at the most famous depositions of all time, those of President Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and O.J. Simpson. It's all here, clearly explained in an easy-to-understand format. In addition, the book provides detailed analysis of video depositions located at the book's website www.winningatdeposition.com. Read more

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It is Berger’s theory that the United States Supreme Court has embarked on “a continuing revision of the Constitution, under the guise of interpretation,” thereby subverting America’s democratic institutions and wreaking havoc upon Americans’ social and political lives.Raoul Berger (1901–2000) was Charles Warren Senior Fellow in American Legal History, Harvard University. Read more

Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook with Study Center on Casebook Connect, including lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities. Access also includes practice questions, an outline tool, and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals, Eleventh Edition, provides a complete understanding of the entire litigation process--from the moment the client walks into the office, through trial and post-judgment, including settlements and alternative forms of resolution. Popular and widely respected, authors Maerowitz and Mauet present a clear and balanced treatment of litigation and accessible explanations of the rules. Well-suited to a wide range of teaching approaches, the timely Eleventh Edition reflects the practice of litigation today. New to the Eleventh Edition: Most current updates to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure New developments in e-Discovery and the use of social media integrated into the text Thoughtful revisions and streamlined text throughout Professors and students will benefit from: Thorough coverage of the entire litigation process A balanced and reader-friendly presentation Accessible and cogent discussion of rules and procedures A flexible organization that lends itself to a variety of teaching objectives A comprehensive design for learning that includes bold-faced key terms glossary examples visual aids checklists chapter overviews summaries review questions Realistic examples of motions, pleadings, and discovery requests in a litigation file appendix Short, edited cases in each chapter, with questions, for a follow-up discussion on key topics A companion electronic workbook, completely revised for this edition, with review questions, case scenarios, and practice forms Read more

Concise Legal Series is proud to present this streamlined, affordable, and convenient edition of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure: 2025 Editionthat features simply and beautifully the plain text of the rules themselves without history lesson, amendment, gloss, or comment that lawyers, students, and judges can easily use at their desks, classrooms, and in court.Current through December 31, 2024Contents:Full Text Florida Rules of Civil Procedure;Including: Official Committee Notes and Court Commentary;Appendix I: Standard Interrogatories Forms; andAppendix II: Statewide Uniform Guidelines for Taxation of Costs in Civil Actions.*Other Forms Omitted Read more

Examples & Explanations: Evidence is the most clear, effective, and concise text available for students today. Beautifully organized, with compelling examples and questions, this ancillary delivers exactly the right level of detail for a student’s introduction to evidence law.New to the 14th Edition: Amendment allowing introduction of extrinsic evidence of a witness’s prior inconsistent statement only after the witness has had an opportunity to explain or deny it (Rule 613) Amendment expanding the types of corroborating evidence that must be considered in applying the statement against penal interest hearsay exception (Rule 804(b)(3)) Changes to the opposing party’s statement provisions in Rule 801 for circumstances where a party’s claim derives from a declarant or a declarant’s principal New Rule 107 and modification of Rule 1006 concerning illustrative aids Key Features: Structured chapters that present all the information a student needs to respond to the Example problems (the Explanations never introduce or rely on material that was absent from the chapter text)—making those problems a powerful reinforcement tool A concise approach, with only 255 pages of text, giving ample coverage of the main topics in typical Evidence courses and giving appropriately briefer coverage of peripheral topics A full presentation of the text of the Federal Rules, with “plain language” explanations, in a 59-page Appendix Read more

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How to prepare and present a winning civil court case Many disputes are too big for small claims court but too small to justify a lawyer’s fee. Fortunately, if you’re willing to learn the courtroom ropes, you can successfully handle your own case from start to finish. Represent Yourself in Court breaks the pretrial and trial process down into easy-to-understand steps. Armed with these clear and thorough instructions, you’ll be well prepared to: draft and file court papers get help from an attorney or legal coach obtain and prepare your evidence, including social media postings handle depositions line up, prepare, and examine witnesses present an opening statement make and respond to objections pick a jury if necessary, and deal with the court clerk and judge Whether you’re a plaintiff or a defendant, this book will help you handle a bankruptcy, divorce, landlord-tenant dispute, breach of contract case, small business dispute—or any other civil lawsuit. The new edition includes information and tips on participating in a court hearing via Zoom. Read more

Chosen the best book from over 300 entries, Winning at Trial has been singled out by the Association of Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA) for its clarity and innovative teaching methods. Winning at Trial by Shane Read is the only book that teaches trial skills by analyzing video and transcripts of actual trials. It is also the only book that reveals the secrets of jury decision-making through the use of video in collaboration with one of the nation's foremost jury consultants, DecisionQuest. This innovative book is being used by law schools throughout the country for both their introductory and advanced trial advocacy classes, as well as by law firms for their training programs. The author, a seasoned trial lawyer and professor, has carefully selected video and transcripts from actual trials (4 hours of video on two DVDs) that show lawyers demonstrating both great and terrible skills in the courtroom - which teach trial techniques and strategy in an interesting and memorable way. Read more

Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook with Study Center on Casebook Connect, including lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities. Access also includes practice questions, an outline tool, and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. From the moment it was released nearly thirty years ago, Modern Trial Advocacy has been the go-to textbook of law professors from coast to coast, offering a sophisticated, theory-driven approach to advocacy training that distinguishes it from all other books in the field. Authors Steven Lubet and J.C. Lore have updated this modern classic by merging it with features of the law school edition, creating an invaluable reference for litigators and trial lawyers at every stage in their career. This all-inclusive edition introduces handy checklists and a chapter on trial basics, as well as new research on juror perception and decision making, cross-examination techniques to use when discovery is limited, and exclusive online materials, including demonstration videos, that will enhance your acquisition of skills. Now that the remote practice of law has become a part of our system of justice, readers will find the skills taught in these pages as applicable to online trial preparation and hearings (and even, perhaps, to the future of trials) as they are in face-to-face litigation. As NITA's bestselling text since 1993, Modern Trial Advocacy remains the gold standard in advocacy treatises. Read more

Re-inhabited: Republic for the United States of America is an unprecedented truthful historical account of America that has been "hidden in plain sight" from the American people. This account is based on historical records and government documents as well as firsthand accounts of events that have been available but never before put together, like pieces of a puzzle, to be clearly seen for the first time ever.History helps make sense of the present as well as the future. At this critical juncture in time when America is in great peril and her history is being rewritten by tyrants who despise freedom and liberty, Re-inhabited provides answers with evidence of the truth regarding her profound heritage. The key to her restoration is Truth. It is the truth that, when broadcast, will lead to the restoration of America's sacred Liberty, that which had made her the mightiest and most blessed nation on earth, looked upon as "a city upon a hill," and a Light to the nations. Read more

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Rules of civil procedure govern everything that happens outside of criminal proceedings. This Nutshell provides a road map to navigating civil procedure rules and helps build a foundation for understanding the overall picture. Topics discussed include how to choose the proper court, pretrial and trial preparation, adjudication, judgments, appeals, and specialized multi-party/multi-claim proceedings. Read more

A handy pocket version of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (5.5" x 8.5"), as amended through January 1, 2025. A Perfect quick reference for your desk or briefcase, for both attorneys and law school students. Supplement for all casebooks.Contents:Title I. Applicability of RulesTitle II. Appeal from a Judgment or Order of a District CourtTitle III. Appeals from the United States Tax CourtTitle IV. Review or Enforcement of an Order of an Administrative Agency, Board, Commission, or OfficerTitle VI. Habeas Corpus; Proceedings In Forma PauperisTitle VII. General ProvisionsAppendix: Length Limits Stated in the Federal Rules of Appellate ProcedureAppendix of Forms Read more

Buy a new version of this Connected Casebook and receive access to the online e-book , practice questions from your favorite study aids, and an outline tool on CasebookConnect, the all in one learning solution for law school students. CasebookConnect offers you what you need most to be successful in your law school classes-- portability, meaningful feedback, and greater efficiency.By far the most thorough and detailed of the books in the field, Trial Techniques and Trials is a comprehensive yet concise handbook that covers all aspects of the trial process and provides excellent examples illustrating strategies for opening statements, jury selection, direct- and cross-examination, exhibits, objections, and more. Extensive examples are clustered into three groups: personal injury, commercial, and criminal for ease in finding particular areas of trial practice. Tom Mauet and Steve Easton, renowned for their skills both as writers and trial attorneys, break the trial process down into its critical components for better and quicker comprehension by students and practicing attorneys who have little or no trial experience. New to the Eleventh Edition: Updates regarding recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence Additional emphasis on presenting evidence and argument visually, not just orally, for modern juries Coverage of additional aspects of trial including site visits and foundation battles over emails and other electronic communications Professors and students will benefit from: Integrated discussion of the strategy and psychology of persuasion particularly regarding jury selection, opening statements, and closing arguments Numerous illustrations from tort cases, criminal cases, and commercial trials Broad and flexible examples that allow readers to focus on either the plaintiffs or the defendants side of the caseor both Logical organization that follows the chronology of a trial process A companion website with additional examples, a trial notebook, and other tools for trial lawyers Video lectures about critical trial moments Video demonstrations of effective trial advocacy, including a complete jury trialExtensive supplemental materials available on the books Connected Casebook resource page CasebookConnect features: ONLINE E-BOOK Law school comes with a lot of reading, so access your enhanced e-book anytime, anywhere to keep up with your coursework. Highlight, take notes in the margins, and search the full text to quickly find coverage of legal topics. PRACTICE QUESTIONS Quiz yourself before class and prep for your exam in the Study Center. Practice questions from Examples & Explanations , Emanuel Law Outlines , Emanuel Law in a Flash flashcards, and other best-selling study aid series help you study for exams while tracking your strengths and weaknesses to help optimize your study time. OUTLINE TOOL Most professors will tell you that starting your outline early is key to being successful in your law school classes. The Outline Tool automatically populates your notes and highlights from the e-book into an editable format to accelerate your outline creation and increase study time later in the semester. Read more