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"Deduct It! shows you how to maximize your business deductions{u2014}quickly, easily and legally. Easy to read and full of real-world examples,Deduct It! will pay for itself many times over. It covers deductions for start-up and operating expenses; travel, meals and entertainment; home offices (including new IRS rules); health care; equipment and inventory; and Obamacare. Includes detailed information on the new health care law (Obamacare) and how...
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Nolo
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English
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Paperwork and personal information isn't always easy to find, and organizing your records can seem like an intimidating task. But, whether you need to organize records for yourself, your family or your executor, Get It Together will show you how to keep track of: instructions for survivors secured places and passwords final arrangements estate planning documents employment records insurance policies tax records retirement accounts government benefits,...
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Nolo
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"A fair and realistic custody agreement protects children's interests when parents split up. But reaching a parenting agreement is often easier said than done, especially when emotions run high. That's where Building a Parenting Agreement That Works can help. This practical, step-by-step guide will show parents exactly how to create a parenting plan that works for everyone. Author Mimi Lyster Zemmelman, a professional mediator, identifies dozens of...
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Nolo
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English
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When you're getting divorced, you can make a tough time easier for your children (and yourself) if you work with the other parent to draw up a custody plan and agree on child support. Doskow shows you how negotiation and mediation can keep costs down; where to find your state's child support guidelines; how to enforce and change custody and support orders; what military families need to know, and much more.
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Nolo
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"This book is for first-time landlords of single-family homes and discusses such topics as: the legal obligations of landlords, estimating costs and profits, choosing good tenants and avoid problem ones, making the most of tax deductions, handling repairs and property management tasks, and other topics"--
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Nolo
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"This book explains how to assess the novelty of an idea and do patent searches at little or no cost under the recently-adopted first-to-file rules. Patent Searching Made easy provides information on how to quickly research any new idea to see whether anyone has already patented it; decide on the best keywords to describe an invention and target a search; classify an invention based on the U.S. Patent Classification System; figure out whether an idea...
8) The foreclosure survival guide: learn how to navigate foreclosure & potentially stay in your home
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Nolo
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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This book is for homeowners facing foreclosure because they can't make the mortgage payments. It provides a thorough, easy-to-understand, compassionate look at the available options so that homeowners can determine if they should give up the home, file for bankruptcy, fight the foreclosure, or explore foreclosure alternatives.
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Nolo
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"This book on renter and tenant rights is packed with critical legal and practical information on topics such as negotiating a lease or rental agreement, breaking a lease and leaving early, handling unwelcome landlord intrusions, getting a landlord to make repairs, collecting a full security deposit after moving out, fighting discrimination or retaliation, and more"--
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Nolo
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"Not sure where to start? Let's find the right bankruptcy option for you. You know bankruptcy will help you get back on your financial feet. But which chapter type is best? The New Bankruptcy explains the benefits of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy so you can make an informed choice that addresses your financial needs. For instance, you'll learn that Chapter 7 will: wipe out credit card balances, utility bills, medical debt, and more; protect...
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Oxford University Press
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[2018]
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English
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"In this fifth edition of his bestselling classic, Jay Feinman provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of the American legal system. The book covers all the main subjects taught in the first year of law school, and discusses every facet of the American legal tradition, including constitutional law, the litigation process, and criminal, property, and contracts law. Above all, Feinman reveals to readers of all kinds that despite its complexities...
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Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"No one likes to talk about death, but being prepared for any unexpected tragedy can help your loved ones navigate your loss more easily in the long run. From creating your advanced medical directives to designating your beneficiaries, estate planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are no longer around. With Estate Planning 101, you can get your affairs in order before any unfortunate incident occurs. This easy-to-understand...
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Nolo
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English
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"The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy, so it's vital that you understand it before attempting to apply for a green card. Making a mistake can lead to delays and hassles or even ruin your chances for success. How to Get a Green Card provides everything you need to know about qualifying for permanent U.S. residence if you don't have an employer sponsoring you. Find out how to work with U.S. officials and prepare and present the right...
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Nolo
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[2021].
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English
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"Legal Research: Take the law into your own hands...Do you have legal questions at home, at work, or as part of law-related course work? Legal Research provides everything you need, laying out easy-to-follow research methods that will help you find the right answers. Find out how to: locate and understand statutes, regulations, and cases; make sure your research is 100% up to date; and organize your research results into a memorandum of law for use...
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Nolo
Pub. Date
2022
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English
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"This book shows readers how to file a provisional patent application (PPA), and mark the invention with 'patent pending.' A PPA, allows the inventor time to figure out the profitability of a creation before investing more time and money. The book covers how to write a clear PPA, conduct a patent search online and understand basic patent law." --
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Nolo
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English
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Get your contract in writing! With the rise of the gig economy, independent contractor arrangements are more common than ever. Whether you're an independent contractor or a business hiring one to work for you, a written agreement will help to protect your rights, define expectations, and prove that there's no employer-employee relationship. Here you'll find specific agreements for many types of independent contractors and freelancers, including salespeople,...
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Nolo
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English
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"Selling Your House: Nolo's Essential Guide takes the reader through the entire home-selling process. This book discusses setting a price that will attract buyers, finding the right real estate agent, determining which repairs and upgrades pay off, making legally required disclosures to buyers, evaluating purchase offers, and negotiating and closing escrow successfully. This book also provides tips from industry pros-including real estate agents,...
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Probate court proceedings after a death can drag out and cost tens of thousands of dollars in attorney and court fees-money that would otherwise have gone directly to your loved ones. This topselling guide shows you the most effective ways to skip the probate process. Completely updated, this edition includes the latest state laws on probate avoidance methods, and covers all the estate-related impacts of the recent changes to federal rules on retirement...
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