INTRODUCTION Letters of intent are pre-contract documents. They take many forms and go by different names, including term sheets, memoranda of understanding, commitment letters, and award letters[1] (this paper will use the term “letter of intent” to refer to all such pre-contract documents). Companies use letters of intent as a versatile tool to meet the …
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Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Estate Planning Basics III. What Happens if You Die Without a Will? IV. Shariah Inheritance V. Drafting Considerations for Islamic Wills VI. Trusts VII. Other Estate Planning Documents VIII. Should I use a Lawyer? IX. Conclusion I. Introduction Many Muslims consider estate planning to be especially important: not just …
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Your will has just been drafted. What do you do now? The following is a list of do’s and don’ts to help ensure that your will is valid and ready to serve as a critical component of your estate plan. 1. CHECK YOUR WILL. Read your will carefully. Check your will for accuracy (especially names and numbers) …
I have been doing some research on marketing tactics by lawyers and came across an interesting ethical question. As lawyers know, the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct sets forth the ethical requirements for the practice of law in Georgia. These rules encompass (among many other things) how lawyers may advertise their services under Part 7. …
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Imagine this: You enter into a contract with a wedding caterer. One week before the big day, the wedding caterer tells you its staff has all fallen ill with COVID, it will be unable to serve your wedding, and as a result of financial hardships associated with the pandemic, it will not refund your deposit. …
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