Offers an overview of intellectual property law and explains protections offered by patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

Every year, more than a million people file for bankruptcy. This book provides a clear and complete overview of the bankruptcy process, explains the repercussions of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and includes step-by-step instructions and all the forms necessary to file. It clearly outlines what debts can and cannot be eliminated in bankruptcy, what property debtors risk losing, how to protect assets and rebuild credit and how to deal with aggressive credit card companies seeking speedy credit repayment. State-by-state exemption tables included. The completely updated eighth edition discusses discharging debts such as credit cards and taxes, removing liens on property, property exemptions and more. It also includes new material on filing for bankruptcy fraudulently.

Product Description: Your guide to a fresh start! When you have more debt than you can possibly pay off, the bankruptcy system is there to help -- and with  How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you'll find the clear and user-friendly information, advice and forms you need to get through the entire process...read more

Product Description: Considering bankruptcy? Get the facts and find out how bankruptcy could work for you.   Figuring out how to use the bankruptcy laws effectively is harder than ever. For plain-English guidance you can trust, turn to The New Bankruptcy...read more

Create a special needs trust for a loved one's care with the forms and information you need for peace of mind. If you care for a child or other loved one with a disability, you've no doubt thought about what will happen when you're no longer able to give that care. Fortunately, there's a simple solution to this dilemma -- create a "special needs trust." Special Needs Trusts shows you how to leave any amount of money to your disabled loved one -- without jeopardizing government benefits. It provides plain-English information and forms that let you create a special needs trust by modifying your will or living trust document. Funds in a special needs trust can make a big difference in quality of life by paying for: annual independent check-ups personal care attendant or escort vehicles and transportation insurance rehabilitation essential dietary needs materials for recreation trips or vacations entertainment athletic training or competitions and much more. Special Needs Trusts also provides a formal letter to the trustee, which explains this very important role, and a personal letter to the trustee, which provides information about your loved one. The 4th edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest changes in the law and provides an expanded list of resources. Plus, find the forms you need as tear-outs and on CD-ROM, including new SSI/Medicaid forms.

Product Description: Facing foreclosure? Know your options! Foreclosures climbed a record 81% in 2008, with over 860,000 families losing their homes. In 2009, an additional 3 million foreclosures are predicted as temporary postponements end and homeowners are increasingly incapable of paying the mortgage during this brutal recession...read more

Product Description: Reduce your debts, save your property -- and start over! Are you considering Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Use this plain-English guide to decide if Chapter 13 is right for you and to learn how to keep valuable property and repay your unsecured debts...read more

Product Description: Reduce your debts, save your property -- and start over! Are you behind on your mortgage, taxes or other bills? Are creditors threatening foreclosure or repossession? This book will show you how to save your house, car and other assets with Chapter 13 Bankruptcy...read more

Provides guidance for using legal reference materials, and includes review questions and practice exercies.

Explains the dynamics of trademarks and patents to help readers protect business and product names, logos, and slogans, and shows how to create unique names and symbols, as well as register them with the Patent and Trademark Office.

Provides guidance for using legal reference materials, and includes review questions and practice exercies.

Provides information for creditors on the bankruptcy law and how to collect repayment of debts, covering such topics as basic paperwork, filing and defending a claim, exposing a 'bad' bankruptcy, and uncovering hidden assets.

Discusses the legal aspects of domain names, including reserving a name, trademarks, cybersquatting, conflicts, and customer confusion, and provides advice on registering domain names and trademarks.

Explains the steps for filing personal bankruptcy, and includes necessary forms and instructions for their use.

Explains the steps for filing personal bankruptcy, and includes necessary forms and instructions for their use.

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Suggests the most reliable Web sites and includes exercises for using such basic legal research tools as legal periodicals and published state and federal court cases

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to locate a debtor, find out what they are worth, and claim the money

Explains the basics of trademark law, provides information needed to fill out an application, gives instructions for filing an application electronically with TEAS, and tells how to protect a trademark from copiers