Brette Sember, J.D.
Brette is a former attorney and has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years. She is the author of more than 40 books, many of them about legal topics. Brette has written, edited, and consulted for a large number of legal outlets, legal websites, legal practice management software companies, online legal service companies, and law firms. She is a national expert on divorce and family law. View her work on her website.
More From This Author
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When and How to Use a Nonsolicitation Agreement
A nonsolicitation agreement allows you to protect your customers and employees from poaching by both former employees and companies you work with. Learn the basics of this type of business contract.
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Understanding the Difference Between Fair Use and Fair Dealing
The fair use doctrine is part of U.S. copyright law, while fair dealing laws are present in other countries. Learn about these two concepts and when they apply to copyrighted works.
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Creating Work for the Public Domain
Creative works that are in the public domain are available for anyone to use. Learn how works can become public domain and how you can contribute your own works.
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Understanding Orphan Works and Copyrights
Whenever a person creates a work that is copyrightable, such as a book, poem, or song, they immediately own the copyright to the work. Use of that work without the owner's permission is called infringement. If it's not possible to determine the copyright holder for a work, that work is considered an orphan work, although it is still protected by copyright law.
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Using an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust to Protect Your Assets
An intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT) is an estate planning tool that can help preserve your assets for your beneficiaries. Get the details on how they work—and how they might save your beneficiaries from paying exorbitant estate taxes.
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The Basics of Conservatorship
Conservatorship is a legal process in which an adult, or sometimes an organization, is given the legal authority to manage an incapacitated adult's care or finances. Get the details on the situations in which this might be necessary.
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How to File a Small Estate Affidavit in Florida
Florida offers two fast-track procedures to process small estates. Find out the restrictions and how to use the one that applies to your situation.
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How to File a Small Estate Affidavit in California
California's small estate affidavit procedure provides an easy way to inherit property. Find out if your loved one's estate qualifies and what steps you need to take.
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How to File a Small Estate Affidavit in Illinois
Illinois allows beneficiaries of small estates to file a small estate affidavit for easy distribution of assets. Find out how to qualify and how to fill out the form.
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The Basics of Guardianship
Guardianship provides a safety net for children who cannot be cared for by their parents or adults who cannot care for themselves. Find out the requirements for guardianship to be established and the necessary court procedure.
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