It is now easier than ever to authorize someone to act on your behalf in critical matters of finances, health and family. Helpful forms with instructions are included. Sections in the book cover: - Child care powers of attorney- Real estate powers of attorney- Health care powers of attorney- Financial powers of attorney- Statutory forms

Properly written powers of attorney will assure that financial, health care and/or childcare decisions are handled responsibly when a person cannot act personally. This new edition is a complete guide to preparing one's own power of attorney documents.

According to California law, the procedures governing landlords must be followed or you could be held liable to tenants for thousands of dollars in damages and attorney's fees. The Landlord's Legal Guide in California clarifies the landlord/tenant laws in plain English so you can protect your rights as well as your investment. This book details how to confront difficult situations and deal with them in a professional manner. You will be provided with insight into the tenancy process along with forms, flowcharts and examples from actual cases to answer any questions that you may have about protecting your rights as a landlord.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Annotation Offers couples and singles all the information they need to navigate the complicated and emotional territory facing those who wish to become families using adoption or assisted reproduction.