Revocation of wills: intent is not enoughBy Donald A. LoBueMarch 2002Cancellation and alteration of wills usually occurs without the benefit of legal advice. An individual wants to change his or her will and marks the original accordingly. Prior to seeing a lawyer, he or she dies.
Send in your nominations: Tradition of Excellence AwardBy Donald A. LoBueDecember 2002It has been my privilege to be associated with the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section's Tradition of Excellence Award for the last few years.
Substitution of judge—supplemental updateBy Thomas F. HartzellMay 2002In the January, 2002, issue of the General Practice Solo and Small Firm newsletter, I wrote an article concerning substitution of Judge.
Ten commandments for your practiceBy Patrick E. WardAugust 2002When I first began the practice of law in 1970, it was common for older attorneys and judges to impart their wisdom to us youngsters.
Touchy, touchy—substitution of judgeBy Thomas F. HartzellJanuary 2002In many of the smaller counties there may be only one circuit judge who the attorneys appear before almost every time they have court business.
What do you do if the jury asks about insurance?By G. Bradley HantlaDecember 2002Assume the following factual situation: You have just completed a trial, and the case has been submitted to the jury.
Which beneficiaries pay estate taxes?By Donald A. LoBueAugust 2002Do beneficiaries share the cost of estate taxes in amounts proportionate to their share of an estate? According to a recent third district opinion, In Re: Estate of Robert L. Maierhofer, deceased, Case No. 3-01-0428, this is frequently not the case.
The youth court option: now that’s a young prosecutorBy Terrence M. MadsenMay 2002The scene in the Knox County courtroom is pretty much the same as at any routine juvenile proceeding except that the prosecutor is fourteen, the defense "attorney" is sixteen and a "jury" of 13 17 year old are hearing evidence in aggravation and mitigation in anticipation of imposing a very real sentence.