What Is Pro Bono?
Pro bono, short for "pro bono publico," is a Latin phrase meaning "for the public good." In a legal context, pro bono refers to legal services provided by attorneys free of charge to individuals and organizations that cannot afford to pay for legal representation...
What is a Power of Attorney (POA) and Why Do I Need One?
The term Power of Attorney, also known as a POA, refers to a legal document that gives another person (the “Agent”) the ability to make health care or financial/property decisions on your behalf if you (the “Principal”) become incapacitated or unable to make decisions on your own. ...
Power of Attorney: Protecting Your Property and Finances in Case of Detention and Deportation
If you live in the U.S. and have a bank account, own a home, or run a business, those assets still belong to you—even if you are detained for an extended period of time or face being deported. However, without a legal plan in place, managing your property and finances...
Poder Notarial: Proteja Su Propiedad y Finanzas en Caso de Detención o Deportación
Si vive en EE.UU. y tiene una cuenta bancaria, una casa o un negocio, esos bienes siguen siendo suyos, incluso si es detenido por un período prolongado o enfrenta la deportación. Sin embargo, sin un plan legal en marcha, administrar su propiedad y sus finanzas desde lejos puede volverse complicado...
A Comprehensive Walkthrough of NSLAC’s Free Power of Attorney Clinics
Since 2018, North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) has been providing essential free Power of Attorney (POA) clinics to residents in north suburban Cook County and Lake County...
¿Qué es un Poder Notarial?
Establecer un poder notarial proporciona una manera formal de proteger sus intereses y aliviar posibles cargas sobre sus seres queridos, protegiéndolos de obstáculos innecesarios. ...