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Book SynopsisWealth owners are responsible for more than just assets The Destructive Power of Family Wealth offers thoughtful, holistic planning to ensure that your wealth remains a positive force for your family.Trade Review"..thought provoking and fascinating." (ePrivate Client, January 2017)Table of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgments xvii About the Author xxi Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Any Amount of Wealth is Enough to Destroy a Family 7 Chapter 2 The Psychology of Wealth 19 Chapter 3 The Move to Transparency 45 Chapter 4 Understanding the World of Taxation 65 Chapter 5 The Needs of Wealth-Owning Families 95 Chapter 6 The Tools of Wealth Planning 163 Chapter 7 Advisors – We Need Them but Need to Control Them 195 Chapter 8 Getting it Right 215 Addendum: The Need for Dialogue on Tax Transparency 237 Glossary 251 Index 267

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative, accessible guide to administering an estateThe majority of applications for probate that follow someone's death can be dealt with inexpensively by any reasonably intelligent person with time available and a little guidance. This easy-to-follow book clearly explains all the information you need to administer the deceased's estate, from dealing with the urgent practical matters to preparing and submitting the relevant forms, paying inheritance tax, and distributing the estate. You'll find specimen forms and letters and a list of useful addresses that will enable you to deal with it all yourself. Contents: Preface; 1. What is probate, when is it necessary and what is involved? 2. Who can and should wind up the estate; 3. Getting started; 4. Next steps; 5. From preparing and submitting the forms to distributing the estate; 6. Distributing the estate; Appendices: 1. Specimen forms and letters; 2. Useful addresses; 3. Glossary; Index.Trade Review'An easy to follow book aimed at the layperson and tells you all you need to know.' Active Life 'A simple and practical guide to an extremely complex and emotive subject.' Heffers bookshop websiteTable of ContentsPreface; 1. What is probate, when is it necessary and what is involved? 2. Who can and should wind up the estate; 3. Getting started; 4. Next steps; 5. From preparing and submitting the forms to distributing the estate; 6. Distributing the estate; Appendices: 1. Specimen forms and letter; 2. Useful addresses; 3. Glossary; Index.

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Book SynopsisA rollicking collection of barely believable stories from five centuries of legal history – you’ll be gripped by these tales of murder, intrigue, crime, punishment and the pursuit of justice. Meet the only dead parrot ever to give evidence in a court of law, the doctor with the worst bedside manner of all time, the murderess who collected money from her mummified victim for 21 years, and explore one of the most indigestible dilemmas – if you’d been shipwrecked 2,000 miles from home, would you have eaten Parker the cabin boy? The tales within these pages are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious and, most importantly, true. This brand new edition, redesigned in splendid hardback for 2019, is the perfect gift for lawyers, armchair detectives and true crime aficionados everywhere.

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Book Synopsis_____________ THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION _____________ 'John le Carré demystified the intelligence services; Higgins has demystified intelligence gathering itself' - Financial Times 'Uplifting . . . Riveting . . . What will fire people through these pages, gripped, is the focused, and extraordinary investigations that Bellingcat runs . . . Each runs as if the concluding chapter of a Holmesian whodunit' - Telegraph 'We Are Bellingcat is Higgins's gripping account of how he reinvented reporting for the internet age . . . A manifesto for optimism in a dark age' - Luke Harding, Observer _____________ How did a collective of self-taught internet sleuths end up solving some of the biggest crimes of our time? Bellingcat, the home-grown investigative unit, is redefining the way we think about news, politics and the digital future. Here, their founder – a high-school dropout on a kitchen laptop – tells the story of how they created a whole new category of information-gathering, galvanising citizen journalists across the globe to expose war crimes and pick apart disinformation, using just their computers. From the downing of Malaysia Flight 17 over the Ukraine to the sourcing of weapons in the Syrian Civil War and the identification of the Salisbury poisoners, We Are Bellingcat digs deep into some of Bellingcat’s most successful investigations. It explores the most cutting-edge tools for analysing data, from virtual-reality software that can build photorealistic 3D models of a crime scene, to apps that can identify exactly what time of day a photograph was taken. In our age of uncertain truths, Bellingcat is what the world needs right now – an intelligence agency by the people, for the people.Trade ReviewWe Are Bellingcat is an account of real events yet reads like a thriller, with the truth waiting to be discovered online * New Statesman *A fascinating book . . . The lesson of this deeply impressive book is that, despite the noise, the propaganda and the lies, the truth is everywhere. You just have to know how to look for it * Spectator *The gripping story of how Eliot Higgins and Bellingcat used innovative investigation techniques to expose some of the gravest state crimes of our era -- Bill Browder, bestselling author of 'Red Notice'Tells the story of the most innovative practitioners of open-source intelligence and online journalism in the world -- Anne ApplebaumIt is impossible to exaggerate the urgency and the power of their work . . . Higgins and Bellingcat are a crucial and courageous corrective -- James O'BrienIt is strange that Eliot Higgins’s We Are Bellingcat should be such an uplifting book . . . Riveting . . . It is quite a story . . . Spare, elegant . . .What will fire people through these pages, gripped, is the focused, and extraordinary, investigations that Bellingcat runs . . . Each runs as if the concluding chapter of a Holmesian whodunit, in which the scientific sleuth explains in crystalline manner his inescapable conclusions . . . Ultimately, the book consoles, reassuring readers that in a world where everyone has an opinion and objectivity feels extinct, the tools to prove and verify have never been more accessible * Telegraph *Bellingcat has pioneered a new field of investigation that has proven key to understanding the clandestine criminal actions of Russia and other nations both at home and abroad. They have exposed numerous war crimes, human rights violations, and much more . . . If there were a Nobel Prize in uncovering war crimes, Bellingcat would receive it. No wonder authoritarian and criminal regimes hate them so -- Toomas Hendrik Ilves, former President of EstoniaJohn le Carré demystified the intelligence services; Higgins has demystified intelligence gathering itself . . . Higgins is one of the internet’s good guys — a champion of truth in a post-truth world’ * Financial Times *The blogger who tracks Syrian rockets from his sofa * Daily Telegraph *Taking on the Krelim from his couch … Eliot Higgins and Bellingcat are fighting Vladimir Putin and his ilk, using little more than computers and smartphones * Foreign Policy *‘We Are Bellingcat is Higgins’s gripping account of how he reinvented reporting for the internet age . . . Bellingcat’s rise reveals something new about our digitally mediated times: spying is no longer the preserve of nation states – anyone with an internet connection can do it’ * Observer *

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Book Synopsis'An indispensable guide to the law and your rights, giving you a lawyer in your pocket for a multitude of legal questions and problems that crop up in everyday life. ... Exceptional' - The Secret Barrister 'Brilliant and generous and very necessary' - Sarah Langford, author of In Your Defense 'A triumph of a book. It should form the basis for a national curriculum in law.' - Joanna Hardy-Susskind From junior barrister Christian Weaver comes an indispensable guide to your basic legal rights. We engage with the law every day: when we leave the house, and even when we don't, we're bound by rules we don't even notice. Until they're used against us. Knowing our rights means taking control of our lives. In this handbook, lawyer Christian Weaver brings together everything you need to know to claim your space in the world. Whether you are arguing with your landlord, looking for a refund, going to a protest or being harassed, this essential guide illuminates the full power of the law, and arms you with your rights, including: - in a relationship - at home - out on the street - when you've spent money, owe it or are owed it From housing to relationships, police conduct to travel, this guide will give you the confidence and clarity to take control in any situation.Trade ReviewPioneering legal advice * Guardian *A brilliant and generous and very necessary book -- Sarah Langford, author * In Your Defense: True Stories of Life and Law *From landlords to loans, from healthcare to stalking, from neighbour disputes to maternity pay - this GEM of a book has it all. ... A triumph of a book. It should form the basis for a national curriculum in law. -- Joanna Hardy-SusskindPacked with concise, useful facts and tells you how to defend yourself in a pub fight. So just what we need! * The Law Society Gazette *

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Book SynopsisAn urgent, compact manifesto that will teach you how to protect your rights, your freedom, and your future when talking to police. Law professor James J. Duane became a viral sensation thanks to a 2008 lecture outlining the reasons why you should never agree to answer questions from the police—especially if you are innocent and wish to stay out of trouble with the law. In this timely, relevant, and pragmatic new book, he expands on that presentation, offering a vigorous defense of every citizen’s constitutionally protected right to avoid self-incrimination. Getting a lawyer is not only the best policy, Professor Duane argues, it’s also the advice law-enforcement professionals give their own kids. Using actual case histories of innocent men and women exonerated after decades in prison because of information they voluntarily gave to police, Professor Duane demonstrates the critical importance of a constitutional right not well or widely understood by the average American. Reflecting the most recent attitudes of the Supreme Court, Professor Duane argues that it is now even easier for police to use your own words against you. This lively and informative guide explains what everyone needs to know to protect themselves and those they love.Trade Review“James Duane’s amazing but true stories of innocent people exonerated after decades of wrongful imprisonment (which could have been avoided if they had just insisted on their fundamental right to avoid self-incrimination) are riveting reminders of the high price we pay, as individuals and as a society, when we fail to assert our constitutional rights.” —Laurence H. Tribe, Harvard Law School “In this quick and wonderful read, one of America’s most eloquent writers on legal subjects makes clear why you should never, ever answer police questions about your past conduct, however virtuous and civic-minded you may be. You Have the Right to Remain Innocent describes a stream of miscarriages of justice that occurred only because innocent suspects cooperated with deceptive officers preying on their ignorance and good intentions. The book makes its case with verve and passion, and even if you are a tough-on-crime conservative or a police chief, it is likely to persuade you.” —Albert W. Alschuler, University of Chicago Law School “James Duane is an experienced criminal defense lawyer and a tough-minded legal scholar. This is not just a book of advice; it is a passionate and disturbing critique of the rules governing police interrogations in the United States. It repays careful reading.” —David Alan Sklansky, Stanford University Law School “The stories in You Have the Right to Remain Innocent will help you remember why you should not talk to the police, and exactly how to assert your rights. This book could save you—or your children—years of imprisonment for a crime committed by someone else. Read it and then make sure your kids read it too.” —Randy E. Barnett, Georgetown University Law School “If you'd like to read short sentences that can save you from serving long sentences, get this book and do what it says!” —Judge Alex Kozinski, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit “As James Duane argues convincingly in his book, the judicial hypocrisy that permits police deception is outrageous and dangerous. You Have the Right to Remain Innocent is funny, sad, and full of information that all citizens need for their protection.” —Charles R. Nesson, Harvard Law School “Well-informed, scary, sobering, and sure to tick off police officers and prosecutors even as it contributes to keeping innocent people out of jail.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisAn Essential Reference for Sellers of Arts and CraftsIn The Law (in Plain English)(R) for Galleries, Third Edition, Leonard DuBoff and Christopher Perea walk readers through the legal intricacies of selling arts and crafts. This helpful guide provides clear explanations and examples of real cases to furnish readers with a strong

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Book SynopsisThe authors explain and discuss how the justice system evolved, the way it operates - including vivid descriptions of the trial process - and how lawyers work. Revised and updated throughout for this fifth edition, THE LAW MACHINE surveys recent developments in the workings of justice and the outlook for the future. ''Refreshingly free of the patronizing attitude and the humbug with which other books about the legal system are riddled'' - THES

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Book SynopsisIs it a state? An empire? Is Europe ruled by Germany or by European bureaucrats? Does a single European economy exist after all these years of economic integration? And should the EU have been awarded the Nobel peace prize in 2012? This book offers an introduction to the European Union - its history, its politics, and its role today.Trade ReviewThe European Union: A Citizen's Guide by Chris Bickerton is a good place to find out how Europe works: the European council, the council of Europe and the Byzantine committee structure that operates in virtual secrecy... My advice is this. Use Bickerton... to learn how the EU works... And then, whatever Cameron says, you can make up your own mind about the future -- Roland White * Sunday Times *An unlikely bestseller * Daily Telegraph *A lucid, helpful guide to the EU's structures and operating methods -- Tony Barber * Financial Times *An indispensable book for these times * Big Issue *Provocative * Economist *A timely account of the EU's byzantine bureaucratic procedures and political rules * The Times Literary Supplement *

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Book SynopsisProfessor Paul Mitchell joined University College London as Professor of Laws in 2010, and has previously taught at King's College London, Queen Mary University of London, and Oxford University. His main research interests include tort law, Roman law, and contract law. Much of his work is historical, exploring how and why the law developed as it did.

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Book SynopsisFrom renowned trial attorney and New York Times bestselling author Gerry Spence: a must own book for every lawyer and business professional seeking to make cutting-edge winning presentations--in court, at work, everywhere, any timeGerry Spence is perhaps America''s most renowned and successful trial lawyer, a man known for his deep convictions and his powerful courtroom presentations when he argues on behalf of ordinary people. Frequently pitted against teams of lawyers thrown against him by major corporate or government interests, he has never lost a criminal case and has not lost a civil jury trial since 1969.In Win Your Case, Spence shares a lifetime of experience teaching you how to win in any arena-the courtroom, the boardroom, the sales call, the salary review, the town council meeting-every venue where a case is to be made against adversaries who oppose the justice you seek. Relying on the successful courtroom methods he has developed ov

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Book SynopsisThere are a multitude of legal rights to protect individuals, and most of us don't consider them until faced with an immediate legal problem. This book shows you how to cut through the reams of red tape, avoid legal pitfalls, and prepare yourself to deal with any situation.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Living with the Legal System 5 Chapter 1: Unravelling the Legal Web 7 Chapter 2: Living as a Citizen 31 Chapter 3: Keeping a Roof Over Your Head 49 Chapter 4: Dealing with Neighbours 73 Chapter 5: Using Public Services 87 Part II: Keeping on the Right Side of Family and Friends 105 Chapter 6: Managing Relationships 107 Chapter 7: Having Children 127 Chapter 8: Passing On 149 Part III: Making Enough to Live On – Legally! 169 Chapter 9: Working for an Employer 171 Chapter 10: Being Your Own Boss 197 Chapter 11: Managing Without Paid Work 215 Chapter 12: Enjoying Retirement 229 Part IV: Spending Your Hard-Earned Cash 245 Chapter 13: Serious Shopping 247 Chapter 14: Paying Someone Else to Do the Work 269 Chapter 15: Borrowing Money 291 Part V: Getting Out and About 315 Chapter 16: Taking to the Highways and Byways 317 Chapter 17: Travelling and Taking a Break 337 Part VI: The Part of Tens 355 Chapter 18: Ten or So Insurance Policies That Can Give You Peace of Mind 357 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Protect Your Rights 363 Index 371

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Book SynopsisCoping with divorce is a hugely traumatic experience at a time when people already feel upset, frightened and confused. This book helps readers find their way through the divorce process as simply and painlessly as possible.

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Book Synopsis#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • The true story of one man so determined to take down two of the nation's largest corporations accused of killing children from water contamination that he risks losing everything. The legal thriller of the decade. —Cleveland Plain Dealer Described as “a page-turner filled with greed, duplicity, heartache, and bare-knuckle legal brinksmanship by The New York Times, A Civil Action is the searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry—one in which greed and power fight an unending struggle against justice. Yet it is also the story of how one man can ultimately make a difference.  Representing the bereaved parents, the unlikeliest of heroes emerges: a young, flamboyant Porsche-driving lawyer who hopes to win millions of dollars and ends up nearly losing everything, including his sanity. With an un

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Book SynopsisThe South African Street law programme is designed to teach law to learners from a variety of backgrounds.Table of ContentsIntroduction to South African law and the legal system; Criminal law and child justice; Consumer law; Family law; Socio-economic rights; Employment law.

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Book SynopsisThe enormous advances of the civil rights movement have made it easier for LGBT youth to be out, yet their increased visibility has led to myriad legal issues involving such critical matters as freedom of expression, sexual harassment, self-chosen medical care, and even their right to privacy within their own families.In this accessible guide, Lisa Keen illustrates how some laws limit the rights of LGBT youth and others protect them. Out Law lays out the basics about federal, state, and local laws that frequently impact LGBT youth and explains how legal authority and responsibility is often vested in local officials, such as school principals.Keen explains how laws treating LGBT people differently came to exist, evolved over time, and are subject to significant changes even today. Out Law discusses the shifting legal terrain for such issues as when schools can censor messages on T-shirts or library computer research into LGBT-related Web sites. It gives yo

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Book SynopsisRodney Hobson has produced the first definitive guide to scams, categorising the different types, listing tell-tale signs and advising how to spot a fraudster and avoid becoming the next victim. This makes the basic principles behind each type of scam more recognisable and it shows how scams have evolved and re-emerged through time.

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Book SynopsisThirty-eight papers written over fifty years show that anyone who wants to understand law can benefit from the insights of linguistics, history and anthropology. Equally important are the techniques of other disciplines, particularly the comparative method. In Part 1 the emphases are on law reform, human rights and peace, protection of the environment, and the relations between customary law and introduced state law. Part 2 illustrates a conviction that the study of language can illuminate legal problems. It combines historical researches, intended to explode the dangerous myth that the English common law can be transacted only in the English language, with justifications of, reports on and analyses of the creation of a Chinese Digest of the common law in Hong Kong. Part 3 tries to discover, describe and understand the historical development of methods of managing disputes. Part 4 makes suggestions about the relation of theory to practice.

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Book SynopsisThe Trades Union Congress (TUC) believes that working people joining together can change things. For more than 150 years, trade unions have fought for safer workplaces and wages you can build a life on. Today they're needed more than ever to make sure every job is a decent job and everyone at work is treated with respect.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: Starting a job; Chapter - 03: Payday; Chapter - 04: Working time rights; Chapter - 05: Families and work; Chapter - 06: Common problems at work; Chapter - 07: Discrimination; Chapter - 08: Getting the sack; Chapter - 09: Enforcing your rights; Chapter - 10: Further information

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Book SynopsisThe Trades Union Congress (TUC) believes that working people joining together can change things. For more than 150 years, trade unions have fought for safer workplaces and wages you can build a life on. Today they're needed more than ever to make sure every job is a decent job and everyone at work is treated with respect.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Chapter - 02: Starting a job; Chapter - 03: Payday; Chapter - 04: Working time rights; Chapter - 05: Families and work; Chapter - 06: Common problems at work; Chapter - 07: Discrimination; Chapter - 08: Getting the sack; Chapter - 09: Enforcing your rights; Chapter - 10: Further information

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Book SynopsisTitles in Barron’s Business Review series are widely used as classroom supplements to college textbooks and often serve as a main textbook in business brush-up programs. Business Law focuses on the importance of legal theory in the everyday business world, explaining such subjects as tort responsibility, government regulations, contracts, environmental law, product liability, consumer protection, and international law, among many other topics. Also discussed in detail are the legal aspects of partnerships, franchises, and corporations, as well as special topics that include business crimes, property as a legal concept, intellectual property, and similar pertinent topics. A study aid labeled Key Terms appears at the beginning of each chapter, and You Should Remember summaries are strategically interspersed throughout the text.

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Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to playing and winning the planning permissions game.Table of Contents : PART ONE - THE PLANNING SYSTEM : 1. What planning is and the system : 2. Is permission required : 3. Basis for making planning decisions : 4. The planning application process : PART TWO - MAKING PLANNING APPLICATIONS : 5. Before you make your application : 6. Making a planning application : 7. Managing your application : 8. After planning permission is granted : 9. What to do about unsatisfactory decisions : PART THREE - PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY : 10. Knowing what is happening : 11. Making objections : 12. Writing an objection letter or statement : 13. Mobilising : 14. After a decision

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Book SynopsisDrawing on a wealth of experience, Stephen McGowan guides you through the often-perplexing patchwork of statute, policy, convention and jurisprudence that all amount to Scottish licensing law. There is no better guide to how Scottish alcohol licensing law works and often does not work in practice.

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Book SynopsisSheriff Alastair Brown draws on his extensive experience in practice to present a clear and up-to date overview of the conduct of criminal cases, taking into account updates relating to the law of arrest, the treatment of vulnerable witnesses, the sentencing powers for non-harassment orders and the First Diet procedure.

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Book SynopsisHere is an engaging, informative, and no-nonsense look at the everyday situations and issues—and their legal consequences—that affect dogs and their owners. Dished up with a good deal of humor, heart, and pragmatic counsel, every chapter covers a different issue that dogs and their pet parents may face at some time. Author Patti Lawson presents these issues conversationally—not couched in legalese—so every pet parent, grandparent, or sibling will know what to expect. With real-life stories and real court cases, this book covers topics people rarely think to ask about or research—until it’s too late:Fighting city hall when a dog runs afoul of the lawThe rights of pet parents to take their dogs on public transportationProviding for a canine companion after an owner’s deathKeeping custody of their pet should they divorce or separateConfiscation of a pet by a humane officer if they violate a city ordinanceHousing rights and those of their dogBreed-specific legislationand more.Pet parents can make sure their dog enjoys every legal right and protection available with the great advice and information Lawson presents in this book. This is the go-to guide for keeping your pooch out of the pound and you out of court.Trade Review"If you love your dog, this is the most important book you'll ever read. It just inspired me to make provisions for my pets so they are protected in any and every circumstance." —Jane Velez-Mitchell, New York Times–bestselling author, Editor JaneUnChained.com"This book belongs on every dog owner’s bookshelf. Don’t let the title fool you; this book covers far more than divorce. In the talented hands of Patti Lawson, Esq. who is both a dog owner and an astute attorney, it covers every possible legal issue a dog owner might encounter. From dog bites to what to do if you see a dog who is abused or neglected, Lawson lays it out in easy-to-read, almost lyrical prose." —Darlene Arden, certified animal behavior consultant and author of Rover, Get Off Her Leg"Patti Lawson’s insightful tips as a well-established attorney and a devoted dog enthusiast allow those in this difficult and often painful situation to clearly navigate their options and ultimately make the best choices for their beloved pet (child), as well as their human family. Divorce is tough no matter what the circumstances, but add a dog to the mix and the responsibility and angst for couples or families is emotionally devastating and challenging. This is an absolute must-read for any pet owner who may be facing this life altering event." —Abby Finer, television producer and author“Even the best-behaved dog can quickly find itself in a world of trouble. This book offers insight on how to best handle such situations from a legal perspective and, perhaps more importantly, practical advice on how to avoid them in the first place.” —Joe Simon, Esq."Filled with useful and practical advice to protect your dog. A should-read for any dog owner." —Richard Bruce Rosenthal, Esq., general counsel for The Lexus Project"This book covers everything from custody of pets in the middle of divorce proceedings to renting with a pet, animal abuse cases, medical rights, dog bites, trust funds and much, much more. . . . And I'm not the only one 'bow-wowed' by the great info in this book. . . . I give the absolute strongest recommendation to Patti Lawson's book." —Pet Sitters International Magazine"If you love your dog, this is the most important book you'll ever read. It just inspired me to make provisions for my pets so they are protected in any and every circumstance." —Jane Velez-Mitchell, New York Times–bestselling author, Editor JaneUnChained.com"This book belongs on every dog owner’s bookshelf. Don’t let the title fool you; this book covers far more than divorce. In the talented hands of Patti Lawson, Esq. who is both a dog owner and an astute attorney, it covers every possible legal issue a dog owner might encounter. From dog bites to what to do if you see a dog who is abused or neglected, Lawson lays it out in easy-to-read, almost lyrical prose." —Darlene Arden, certified animal behavior consultant and author of Rover, Get Off Her Leg"Patti Lawson’s insightful tips as a well-established attorney and a devoted dog enthusiast allow those in this difficult and often painful situation to clearly navigate their options and ultimately make the best choices for their beloved pet (child), as well as their human family. Divorce is tough no matter what the circumstances, but add a dog to the mix and the responsibility and angst for couples or families is emotionally devastating and challenging. This is an absolute must-read for any pet owner who may be facing this life altering event." —Abby Finer, television producer and author“Even the best-behaved dog can quickly find itself in a world of trouble. This book offers insight on how to best handle such situations from a legal perspective and, perhaps more importantly, practical advice on how to avoid them in the first place.” —Joe Simon, Esq."Filled with useful and practical advice to protect your dog. A should-read for any dog owner." —Richard Bruce Rosenthal, Esq., general counsel for The Lexus Project"This book covers everything from custody of pets in the middle of divorce proceedings to renting with a pet, animal abuse cases, medical rights, dog bites, trust funds and much, much more. . . . And I'm not the only one 'bow-wowed' by the great info in this book. . . . I give the absolute strongest recommendation to Patti Lawson's book." —Pet Sitters International Magazine

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Book SynopsisWhen a death is investigated by a coroner, what is the place of the family in that process? This accessibly written book draws together empirical, theoretical and historical perspectives to develop a rich, nuanced analysis of the contemporary inquest system in England and Wales. It investigates theories of kinship drawn from socio-legal research and analyses law, accountability and the legal process. Excerpts of conversations with coroners and officers offer real insights into how the role of family can be understood and who family is perceived to be, and how their participation fundamentally shapes the investigation into a death.Table of Contents1. Death, Family and the Law 2. Accountability and Authority in the Historical Jurisdiction 3. Accountability Reconceived 4. First Contact and the Next of Kin 5. Dignity, the Family and the Body 6. Family in the Driving Seat 7. The Public (?) Hearing 8. Reimagining the Inquest

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Book SynopsisWhen a death is investigated by a coroner, what is the place of the family in that process? This accessibly written book draws together empirical, theoretical and historical perspectives to develop a rich, nuanced analysis of the contemporary inquest system in England and Wales. It investigates theories of kinship drawn from socio-legal research and analyses law, accountability and the legal process. Excerpts of conversations with coroners and officers offer real insights into how the role of family can be understood and who family is perceived to be, and how their participation fundamentally shapes the investigation into a death.Table of Contents1. Death, Family and the Law 2. Accountability and Authority in the Historical Jurisdiction 3. Accountability Reconceived 4. First Contact and the Next of Kin 5. Dignity, the Family and the Body 6. Family in the Driving Seat 7. The Public (?) Hearing 8. Reimagining the Inquest

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Book SynopsisThis up-to-the-minute manual clearly explains the technical side of drug testing as well as how workers can exercise their legal rights to decline tests or dispute results.

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Book SynopsisFinalist, ABA Silver Gavel Award for BooksThe New York Times bestseller that has cemented Elie Mystal’s reputation as one of our sharpest and most acerbic legal minds“After reading Allow Me to Retort, I want Elie Mystal to explain everything I don’t understand—quantum astrophysics, the infield fly rule, why people think Bob Dylan is a good singer . . .” —Michael Harriot, The RootAllow Me to Retort is an easily digestible argument about what rights we have, what rights Republicans are trying to take away, and how to stop them. Mystal explains how to protect the rights of women and people of color instead of cowering to the absolutism of gun owners and bigots. He explains the legal way to stop everything from police brutality to political gerrymandering, just by changing a few judges and justices. He strips out all of the fancy jargon conservatives like to hide behind and lays bare the truth of their project to keep America forever tethered to its slaveholding past.Mystal brings his trademark humor, expertise, and rhetorical flair to explain concepts like substantive due process and the right for the LGBTQ community to buy a cake, and to arm readers with the knowledge to defend themselves against conservatives who want everybody to live under the yoke of eighteenth-century white men. The same tactics Mystal uses to defend the idea of a fair and equal society on MSNBC and CNN are in this book, for anybody who wants to deploy them on social media. You don’t need to be a legal scholar to understand your own rights. You don’t need to accept the “whites only” theory of equality pushed by conservative judges. You can read this book to understand that the Constitution is trash, but doesn’t have to be.Trade ReviewPraise for Allow Me to Retort:“It is impossible to enjoy reading the Constitution more than through the searing perspective of the brilliant Twainesque humor of Elie Mystal in Allow Me to Retort.”—New York Journal of Books“This witty, profane, and well-argued book makes a strong case for recognizing the flaws in our founding document and doing what we can to fix it.”—Washington Lawyer“A pugnacious and entertaining critique of conservative interpretations of the Constitution. . . . Buttressed by Mystal’s caustic wit and accessible legal theories, this fiery takedown hits the mark.”—Publishers Weekly “There’s something to learn on every page. . . . A reading of the Constitution that all social justice advocates should study.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Fantastic . . . such a great combination of fury, righteous indignation, humor, and incredible erudition and brilliance.”—Chris Hayes, host of “Why Is This Happening?” podcast, MSNBC “I loved this book very much . . . chapter nine, ‘The Taking of Black Land’ was [a] favorite of mine and ‘Reverse Racism Is Not a Thing’ . . . is fantastic.”—Sunny Hostin, co-host of The View and author of Summer on the Bluffs "After reading Allow Me to Retort, I want Elie Mystal to explain everything I don’t understand—quantum astrophysics, the infield fly rule, why people think Bob Dylan is a good singer. . . ."—Michael Harriot, The Root“A tour de force from the Explainer-in-Chief of American law! Mystal’s sharp wit entertains and educates about some of the greatest misconceptions of Constitutional scholarship and travesties in American justice.”—Malcolm Nance, bestselling author of The Plot to Hack America “Essential reading for people who think that you need to go to law school to understand our founding documents, and the perfect guidebook for Americans who want to understand how our country is supposed to work.”—Zerlina Maxwell, MSNBC analyst and author of The End of White Politics “I loved Allow Me to Retort. It’s a powerful and important book of brightly alive ideas. Mystal deconstructs tired arguments and failed positions with his signature intelligence, humor, grace, and extraordinary wit. His big brain, bright ideas and fierce advocacy for what is right are an antidote to the poison of our current political system.”—Don Winslow, bestselling author of The Border “Elie Mystal is the funniest lawyer in America. Allow Me to Retort is brisk and brutal, sharply argued, full of both laugh-out-loud lines and righteous fury.”—Matt Levine, “Money Stuff” columnist, Bloomberg Opinion “In Elie Mystal, we, the people, have a smart and funny legal pugilist. Allow Me to Retort is the people’s guide to today’s battles over the use, misuse, and abuse of the Constitution, and how we can actually secure justice for all.”—Dan Berger, professor of comparative ethnic studies, University of Washington, and author of Rethinking the American Prison Movement

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Book SynopsisReality television is the growth area of television today. Individuals around the country want to be involved, whether in front of the camera or behind, and those who want to produce reality television seek to attract talent—maybe from the local beauty salon or perhaps the rodeo, extermination company, or trucking company—to begin taping their own "sizzle" reels to pitch to Hollywood production companies. At long last, here is a book that explains and educates those involved in reality television (and those who hope to be involved) regarding the terms found in these agreements and how best to negotiate them. This guide also includes:•A brief history of reality television•A breakdown of how ideas develop and of the "players" involved•Reviews of and comments on agreement templates for all parties in the development and production stages•"Deal point" checklists to help stay on trackDirected at attorneys who currently represent clients in the industry or would like to add reality television to their law practices, at reality television producers or those looking to break into the scene, and at all reality television participants, the contracts included in this book will be an indispensable resource all the way!Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

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Book SynopsisReaders say it best: "Very informative." "Saved me a lot of money and headaches!" "Recommend it for everyone who has to plan estates for their elderly parents"Living Trusts for Everyone is the best resource for setting up a living trust. Explaining in specific terms what benefits a trust will have, Ronald Farrington Sharp gives the tools necessary to set up a loved one’s trust with no lawyers and no expense.Wills benefit lawyers. Trusts benefit the clients. Too often lawyers sell wills to clients only to sit back and wait to sell their probate services to their clients’ heirs. Ronald Farrington Sharp describes the best way to handle modern estate planning and details the many advantages trusts have over wills in not only eliminating probate but in also protecting your assets for your heirs. Sharp explains why legal services are not needed to do the clerical work in settling a trust after death. This updated edition includes new information on an array of subjects, including: Elimination of the federal estate tax for most estates due to increased exemption amounts Online assets The use of passwords, usernames, and websites Keeping trustees honest and the process of removing trustees for malfeasance Forms for simplifying the planning process Strategies to lower attorneys’ fees With no legal jargon, just step-by-step instructions and sample form letters, Living Trusts for Everyone takes the mystery out of the process of setting up a trust.Trade Review“Sharp makes a reasoned and strong case for the use of trusts as a complete alternative for wills. For roughly the cost of a lunch, Living Trusts for Everyone can . . . equip the average American with enough thoughtful questions to ensure that his or her lawyer is doing all that s/he can to protect that person’s assets. For that alone, it belongs on your reading list.” —Logan Lo, New York Journal of Books “If you want to know a good deal about estate planning and trusts but don’t want a four-hundred-page boring book to read, I highly, highly recommend getting this one. It’s short, to-the-point, and very informative.” —Free Money, Finance.com “Ronald Sharp explains trusts in clear and easy-to-understand language, including one truth most lawyers don’t want to admit: a trust is often better than a will and less costly!” —Lonnie Mclane, Estate & Tax Consultants, LLC

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Book Synopsis“No writer, beginning or experienced, will want to be without this book.” —Jean Auel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Clan of the Cave Bear and the Earth’s Children series A career as a writer involves much more than the act of writing itself. In The Law (in Plain English) for Writers, Fifth Edition, Leonard DuBoff and Sarah Tugman proffer invaluable advice for the myriad legal and business facets of being a writer. Readers will discover how to succeed in every area affecting a writer's livelihood, such as submissions, dealing with agents, taxes, permissions, royalties, alternatives to mainstream publishers, copyright, book and magazine contracts, and how to prevent disputes. This newly revised edition, keeping up with the changing legal landscape, contains information on a variety of legal issues pertinent to writers of all types, including: Updated coverage on issues such as how to avoid trouble posed by the interplay between the right to free speech, privacy, and defamation law Changes in the copyright law, procedures, and recent cases on copyright protection and infringement Updated and revised chapters on the business of writing New and updated Internet resources For writers of all levels, this comprehensive resource is the key to turning a writing career into a sustainable livelihood.Trade Review“Almost any question you may have about the law and writing is discussed in clear and simple language in Leonard DuBoff’s The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers.” —Jean Auel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Clan of the Cave Bear and the Earth’s Children series “The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers is a gold mine of information for writers who want easy-to-understand explanations about the risk of turning fact into fiction, copyright law, the obligations of agents and publishers, and many of the other legal issues that affect writers.” —Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of Violent Crimes and The Third Victim “I’ve had to avail myself of more legal advice than I ever imagined! The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers is, as the title indicates, an easy-to-understand explanation of legal issues commonly faced by writers. I highly recommend this comprehensive guide to all writers, beginners and professionals alike.” —Valerie Plame, author of Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House, Blowback, and Burned “Leonard DuBoff’s The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers is the most accessible and writer-focused tool I know of for understanding the intricacies of contracts and intellectual property rights. It’s a must-have in my personal library and absolutely should be a must-have in yours. I highly recommend it!” —Graham Salisbury, author of nineteen bestselling novels, including Under the Blood-Red Sun, winner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction “I consider The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers my go-to reference for understanding how the principles of the law affect me as an author. . . . Not only does the book cover every aspect of the law as it applies to the writing business, but the practical, everyday examples throughout the text make the subject digestible and understandable to anyone who uses it. . . . This book is a must-have for every author, no matter their genre; it is the only writer’s reference book with a permanent place on my desk.” —Annie Adams, author of the Flower Shop Cozy Mystery Series “Writers who wield The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers have a wonderful map through the minefield of legal complications that writers knowingly and unknowingly face every day. Without realizing it, a writer may breach copyright law, defamation, or even the First Amendment. I highly recommend this read as a must for any current or aspiring author.” —Jared Quan, President of the League of Utah Writers, Executive Director of Big World Network, and author of several short stories and books including Changing Wax “The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers is a detailed, knowledgeable, and crisply written compendium of useful (career-building, not to mention career-saving) information. In eighteen focused chapters, the book covers just about every issue the working writer faces, from dealing with agents to parsing contracts, from collaborating with others to structuring taxes, from privacy concerns to access challenges. It is truly one-stop shopping for the writer who wants to work with eyes wide open in a complex and changing literary landscape.” —Lauren Kessler, award-winning author of nine works of narrative nonfiction, including Stubborn Twig, Raising the Barre, Counterclockwise, Dancing with Rose, and Clever Girl“Almost any question you may have about the law and writing is discussed in clear and simple language in Leonard DuBoff’s The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers.” —Jean Auel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Clan of the Cave Bear and the Earth’s Children series “The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers is a gold mine of information for writers who want easy-to-understand explanations about the risk of turning fact into fiction, copyright law, the obligations of agents and publishers, and many of the other legal issues that affect writers.” —Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of Violent Crimes and The Third Victim “I’ve had to avail myself of more legal advice than I ever imagined! The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers is, as the title indicates, an easy-to-understand explanation of legal issues commonly faced by writers. I highly recommend this comprehensive guide to all writers, beginners and professionals alike.” —Valerie Plame, author of Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House, Blowback, and Burned “Leonard DuBoff’s The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers is the most accessible and writer-focused tool I know of for understanding the intricacies of contracts and intellectual property rights. It’s a must-have in my personal library and absolutely should be a must-have in yours. I highly recommend it!” —Graham Salisbury, author of nineteen bestselling novels, including Under the Blood-Red Sun, winner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction “I consider The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers my go-to reference for understanding how the principles of the law affect me as an author. . . . Not only does the book cover every aspect of the law as it applies to the writing business, but the practical, everyday examples throughout the text make the subject digestible and understandable to anyone who uses it. . . . This book is a must-have for every author, no matter their genre; it is the only writer’s reference book with a permanent place on my desk.” —Annie Adams, author of the Flower Shop Cozy Mystery Series “Writers who wield The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers have a wonderful map through the minefield of legal complications that writers knowingly and unknowingly face every day. Without realizing it, a writer may breach copyright law, defamation, or even the First Amendment. I highly recommend this read as a must for any current or aspiring author.” —Jared Quan, President of the League of Utah Writers, Executive Director of Big World Network, and author of several short stories and books including Changing Wax “The Law (in Plain English)® for Writers is a detailed, knowledgeable, and crisply written compendium of useful (career-building, not to mention career-saving) information. In eighteen focused chapters, the book covers just about every issue the working writer faces, from dealing with agents to parsing contracts, from collaborating with others to structuring taxes, from privacy concerns to access challenges. It is truly one-stop shopping for the writer who wants to work with eyes wide open in a complex and changing literary landscape.” —Lauren Kessler, award-winning author of nine works of narrative nonfiction, including Stubborn Twig, Raising the Barre, Counterclockwise, Dancing with Rose, and Clever Girl

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Book Synopsis"Recommended." —Library JournalComing up with a million-dollar idea is only the first step in what might seem like a long and difficult process. In The Patent Guide, Second Edition, experienced patent attorneys Carl W. Battle and Andrea D. Small deliver basic and comprehensive advice that is easy to understand and will allow you to protect, promote, and profit from your ideas. Chapters discuss such topics as: How to commercialize your invention Where to find sources of information and assistance What guidelines you should follow when obtaining a patent How to obtain foreign patent rights How to maintain confidentiality of your ideas When to use patent attorneys and agents How to deal with invention brokers and promotion firms How to enforce your patent against infringement Fully updated and revised, this new edition includes information on inventor notebooks and records, updates to the patent filing process in the United States and abroad, the latest USPTO forms and templates, and changes to electronic filing and submission procedures. With easy-to-use forms and step-by-step instructions, The Patent Guide is an indispensable tool to help minimize costs and maximize profits of your ideas and inventions.Trade Review"Recommended." —Library Journal

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Book SynopsisLearn the ins-and-outs of the law—for restaurant owners, catering services, pubs, bars, and more!The Law (In Plain English)® for Restaurants is a comprehensive guide to working in the food and beverage industry. It looks at the business of running a restaurant, catering service, brewpub, wine tasting room, or bar, and clarifies the laws affecting those types of business. This title is a down-to-earth guide to the critical legal information that owners and managers of food and beverage businesses—and those who dream of owning or managing such a business—need to know. This book is as useful for those whose new business is still in the planning stages as it is for established food and beverage businesses. Topics include how to protect your trade secrets—including your recipes, tax rules for tips, the pros and cons of different types of business entities, borrowing money, going public, franchises, multilevel marketing opportunities, trademarks, leases, copyrights, patents, hiring and firing, writing a business plan, advertising, use of social media, insurance, collections, product liability and liability for the actions of customers who have had too much to drink, retirement plans, warranties and estate planning, ways to reduce income tax legally, as well as how to find the right lawyer and accountant for your business. While this book is not intended to replace the reader’s lawyer, it offers a clear, concise, and “plain English” overview of many of the legal issues relevant to those in the food and beverage industry.

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Book SynopsisLegal Project Management in One Hour for Lawyers provides any attorney with practical skills and methods for improving efficiency, keeping budgets under control, building strong working relationships with clients, and maximizing profitability. In just one hour, this book will help you: understand the features and benefits of Legal Project Management (LPM); negotiate project scope and budgets with clients; align your legal work with client needs and priorities; plan and budget all legal project phases and tasks; improve communications with both internal team members and external clients; keep legal work on schedule, on task and on budget; gain familiarity with LPM software, tools, and templates; leverage time and effort with proven Legal Project Management techniques; and improve business development success and enhance client trust.

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Book SynopsisEvery day, police deception tactics fool millions of Americans into giving evidence they don’t have to give, leading to their arrest and conviction in court because they don’t know when and how to take advantage of their absolute constitutional right to remain silent. By the time they hear the Miranda warning, they have already voluntarily given up the evidence the police need to make an arrest by answering questions and taking sobriety tests, and in many cases, they’ve already guaranteed they’ll lose in court. A Toast to Silence focuses on the right time before the Miranda warning to remain silent and not take tests and on the exact word-for-word lies the police cleverly disguise as truths to make people give up evidence—and shows you exactly when and how to use the power of silence to overcome these deceptive tactics for success in court.Table of ContentsPreface PART 1 The Culture of Deception PART II The Great American Con Job PART III A Nation of Talkaholics Who Lose in Court PART IV Leveling the Playing Field Summation About the Author

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Book SynopsisCo-sponsored by the National Guardianship AssociationServing as guardian is never simple or easy. Having the responsibility to make major life decisions for another is much more difficult than making decisions for oneself. Recent studies by the National Center for State Courts estimate that between one to two million adults are under court-supervised guardianship. The Administrative Conference of the United States estimates that approximately 75 percent of guardians are family members or friends. A constant refrain in multiple national studies and legislative reports is that once guardians are appointed they receive little instruction on how to carry out their responsibilities and have few resources to guide them.The new edition of Fundamentals of Guardianship is the much-needed, basic manual for new guardians that explains those roles and responsibilities. The court orders guardians to make decisions; Fundamentals of Guardianship explains how to make those decisions. It guides the new guardian step-by-step through the process of how to make responsible and ethical decisions, prudently manage another's resources, avoid conflicts of interest, and involve the person under guardianship in the decision process. Fundamentals of Guardianship is the authoritative resource written by guardians with decades of experience and members of the National Guardianship Association.This book will appeal to all who have been appointed as guardian or conservator, whether lawyer, family member, friend, volunteer, or public or private entity, as well as all those who serve vulnerable adults. Included on this list are judges, court administrators, law enforcement officials, adult protective services, social workers, health care providers, case managers, residential care administrators, long-term care ombudsmen, financial institutions, and financial advisors.Table of ContentsCONTENTSIntroduction viAcknowledgments viiiWays to Avoid the Need for Guardians 1Advance Directives 1Durable Powers of Attorney 2Health Care Directives 2Living Wills 3Health Care Powers of Attorney 4Health Care Surrogate Acts 4Guardianship Initiation 5Petitioning 5Prehearing Process 6Hearing Process 6Guardian Qualifications 7Authority to Act 8Due Process Rights 8Guardians Make Decisions 10Guardian as Surrogate Decision-Maker 10Decision-Making Process 11Informed Consent 12Decision-Making Standards 13Person-Centered Decision-Making and Planning 13Substituted Judgment 14Best Interest 14Least Restrictive Alternatives 15Guardians Are Fiduciaries 16Fiduciary Relationships 19Guardians’ Relationships with Family and Friends 19Guardians’ Relationships with Other Professionals and Service Providers 20Guardians’ Relationships with the Court 20Guardians of the Person 22Assess Needs 23Assess Functional Abilities 23Give Informed Consent 24Promote the Person’s Well-Being 25Advocate for the Person 25Know the Person 26Create Care Plans 27Monitor Care and Treatment 28Develop Communication Skills 28Use Available Community Resources 29Assist with Finances 29Determine Residence 30Address Behavioral Problems 31Monitor Medical Status 32Make Medical Treatment Decisions 33Invasive Medical Procedures 35Withholding and Withdrawing Medical Treatment 36Physician Orders 36Final Arrangements 37Guardians of the Estate 38Center on the Person 39Marshal the Estate 40Inventory the Estate 41Maintain the Estate 42Invest with Prudence 43Know the Guardian’s Limits 44Develop Communication Skills 45Guardians Respect Rights 46Rights Retained 46Rights Restricted 48Rights Delegated 48Guardians Seek Modification 49Right to Restoration 49Termination Process 50Changes in the Person’s Status 50Death of the Person 51Minor Coming of Age 52Interstate Recognition and Transfer 52Removal or Resignation of the Guardian 52Successor Guardians 53Guardians Report Abuse 54Signs of Physical Abuse 54Signs of Emotional Abuse in Behaviors 55Signs of Sexual Abuse 55Signs of Neglect 55Signs of Self-Neglect 55Signs of Exploitation 56Signs of Abandonment 56Signs of Environmental Abuse 56Signs of Caregiver Abuse 56Signs of Improper Residential/Group Setting Care 56Guardians Avoid Conflicts of Interest 58Staying Out of Trouble 58National Guardianship Association Resources 60Education Products 60Professional Development 60NGA Brochures 61National Certified Guardian Study Guide 61Finance Certificate Study Guide 61Checklists and Forms 62Appendix A: National Guardianship Association Ethical Principles 109Appendix B: National Guardianship Association Standards of Practice 110Appendix C: Practice Checklist 141Appendix D: Websites 151

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