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Family Law, Wills, and Insurance

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In most no-fault states, this is given as the legal reason for marriage dissolution.

irreconcilable differences

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This, given in consideration of marriage, must generally be returned if the engagement is called off.

The ring

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If your spouse goes into the hospital for surgery and wants to ensure their wishes are carried out if they are incapacitated, what do they need?

Living will lays out THEIR specific wishes

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If you have a lot of money coming in to a marriage and want to protect your financial interests in the event of divorce, what should you get?

Prenuptial agreement

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A legal procedure that declares a voidable marriage officially null and void is:

Annulment (it's as if the marriage never happened, so not a divorce)

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The fancy "legal term" for divorce.

Dissolution of marriage

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Mary wants to marry Chad but is already married to someone else. This marriage would be void because of:

bigamy

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What can you give someone to give them legal authority to make decisions for you?

Power of attorney

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What kind of power of attorney stays in effect if you are incapacitated (until your death)?

Durable (often medical POA is a durable POA)

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What kind of power of attorney might you give someone to specifically sign something on your behalf while you are out of town?

Limited

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What should you prepare if you want to ensure your property is divided a specific way upon your death?

A will (NOT a living will... that's only for YOU making your own health decisions!)

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What type of will is written in handwriting?

Holographic will

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After you die, how long do creditors have to collect for your debts?

6 months

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What TWO types of insurance are included in auto liability?

Bodily Injury and Property Damage

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What type of "full coverage" auto coverage pays in the event of a catastrophe that is not part of a wreck?

Comprehensive (covers hail, theft, etc.)

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What type of "full coverage" auto coverage pays in the event of damage to your car due to a wreck that is your fault?

Collision

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