Property is anything that is owned by a person or company. It can be bought, sold, traded, stolen, or destroyed. Property can be owned by a single person, or jointly between two or more people. Tangible items such as a car, books, clothes, DVDs, or that collection of weird looking clowns are considered personal property. Real estate or real … [Read more...]
General Articles
The Changing Tides of the Market: The Effects of Rising Sea Levels on New Hampshire Properties
The concept of rising sea levels has become more common in American news over the past decades, and has become a consistent point of concern for politicians and civilians alike. Many news outlets focus on changes that need to be made to slow or halt rising sea levels to prevent future catastrophes from taking place. But while there is much concern … [Read more...]
Lost in Legal Lingo? Our Top 3 Legal Terms in Popular TV and Movies, Explained
Law and legal television programs and movies have long been a favorite with American viewers. From shows like Law and Order to blockbuster hits like Double Jeopardy, legal jargon has been a long-standing staple in entertainment—often at the confusion of viewers. Here’s a list and explanation of our top 3 legal terms in popular TV and movies to help … [Read more...]
Technology and Crime: How New Advancements are Changing the Nature of Evidence
Technological advancements are one of the greatest marks of modern global and American cultures. As the decades progress, technology continues to become more sophisticated and accessible to the average consumer and has become a hallmark of twenty-first century life. But how far does technology actually reach into our daily lives? In the context … [Read more...]
Maintaining Our New Hampshire History: Historic Building Designations
New Hampshire was one of the original thirteen colonies of the United States, and the first state to establish its own state constitution. Since its inception in 1776, New Hampshire has been a center of many historical events, through the Industrial Revolution right to present day. One of the many remnants of New Hampshire’s rich history is … [Read more...]
Neighborly Tricks: Our Top Three Legal Shenanigans of Neighbors
As Halloween approaches, many minds turn to autumn themes—pumpkins, parties, and, of course, trick or treating with neighbors. But neighborly tricks aren’t exclusive to Halloween or children; in fact, some of the most complex neighborly hijinks are committed by adults and invite legal intervention rather than innocent mischief. Here’s our list of … [Read more...]
Cut from the Trust!
When leaving a gift to a child in a will, people often want the gift to pass to the child’s children should the child die before the grantor. In fact, New Hampshire has a statute stating that if a child is not mentioned in a will, and the child is not expressly excluded from the will, then that child receives whatever gift he or she would have … [Read more...]
Hey – Who Are These People? (Public Easements by Prescription)
If you tolerate a few members of the general public to cross your land for twenty years, you may have opened the door to the entire general public crossing your land. The legal theory is called a “public easement.” A desire to access lakes and public recreational land are ripe situations for the creation of these types of rights. Prior to … [Read more...]
Estate Planning Lessens the Burden on Your Family
Assets are not just about houses and large bank accounts. Cars, clothing, books, and other personal property are all assets that become part of an estate when someone dies. Surviving family members cannot just immediately clean out and sell a house. It is impossible to predict when something will happen to us or a loved one and that is why estate … [Read more...]
“Ain’t No Way” To Resolve Without Probate- Aretha Franklin’s Intestate Estate
Aretha Franklin was undoubtedly one of the most influential American songstresses in recent memories, with more than 112 charted singled on the Billboard music charts. At the time of her passing on August 16, 2018, Aretha Franklin reportedly had a net worth of $80 million. However, despite her sizable fortune, Ms. Franklin passed without a will or … [Read more...]