If you're like most people, you probably already know that probate refers to the process of debts and assets left behind following the death of a loved one. You may also already be aware that even simple wills can involve somewhat lengthy probate processes. However, unless you have specifically dealt with probate court before, you may be in for several surprises. Following are four things that you need to know about probate.
Suddenly finding out that your teen has been arrested for theft at a local retail store can come as quite a shock to most parents. With that said, your teen still has the right to legal representation. It's true that you may want to have a sit down discussion with your teen about their behavior in the near future, but your short-term focus should be making sure your teen is given the right advice if they are going to end up in court.
Wanting to make a citizen's arrest on someone who appears to be breaking the law is often noble—but you need to be sure about what is happening before you jump into action. Some citizen's arrest scenarios can turn out badly for both parties and potentially lead to you facing a charge of assault and battery for forcefully detaining someone and perhaps even hurting him or her. This risk doesn't necessarily mean that you shouldn't intervene if you believe that there's a need, but you need to be extremely cautious before you get involved.
