by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 17, 2023 | Family Disputes
In the Marge Puka Irrevocable Trust instrument, Marjorie clearly expressed to her team of trust advisors — over the course of several weeks and several meetings, to make Marjorie look poor to prevent Medicaid from taking the assets Thomas and Marjorie intended...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 17, 2023 | Law Definition
In legal terms, “free agency” refers to an individual’s capacity and freedom to act independently and make decisions without coercion or undue influence. In the context of contract law, it implies that parties are free to enter into agreements...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 16, 2023 | Law Definition
In legal terms, “disposition” can have several meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Broadly, it refers to the way in which a matter is resolved or dealt with. Here are some of the key contexts in which the term is used: 1. Property Law In...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 16, 2023 | Evidence Rules
“Intrinsic evidence” and “extrinsic evidence” are terms used primarily in legal contexts, particularly in relation to contract interpretation and the determination of facts in a trial. Understanding the distinction between these two types of...
by Joseph Ray Powers | Dec 16, 2023 | Legal Maxims
“Alterius circumventio alii non praebet actionem” is a Latin legal maxim which translates to “A deception practiced on one person does not give a cause of action to another.” This principle is pertinent in the context of legal claims,...