Why is it important to get a list of probate assets, including values, during the probate consultation/interview with the client?
What will be an ideal response?
It is important to get a complete list of assets that are subject to probate because the total value will determine what type of probate proceeding will be required in many states.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Paralegals working in a bankruptcy law practice should be aware that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the specific district where the client's case will be filed may require filing additional forms to comply with
A) Special rules B) Local substantive statutes C) Local bankruptcy rules D) General rules of procedure
Ann Marie has come to meet with Attorney Kelley regarding her desire to divorce her husband, Shawn, who after twenty years of marriage has revealed that he is having an affair with his administrative assistant. Ann Marie and her husband have two children, ages 4 and 8. Ann Marie is employed as a bank manager and her husband is a dentist. Ann Marie says that it is fine with her if Shawn wants a
divorce because she certainly doesn't want to remain married to him. She also says that under the circumstances, she should have no trouble getting alimony, most of their property, and custody of the children since she is their mother and a judge will want to punish Shawn for having an affair. In the contemporary family law context, which of the following statements is accurate with respect to this situation? A) Ann Marie is correct in assuming that she will be granted custody since she is the children's mother. B) Because he is the man and viewed as the breadwinner in the family, Mark will be ordered by the court to pay alimony. C) Even with no-fault divorce, the courts in all states still pay maximum attention to marital fault so Ann Marie should receive all of the parties' marital property. D) None of the above statements is accurate.
Explain the role that the paralegal plays during the trial and why
Describe the types of tasks a paralegal typically performs during a trial.