Michelle Kaminsky, Esq.
Writer and editor Michelle earned a Juris Doctor degree from Temple University's Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which she attended on a Law Faculty Merit Scholarship. At Temple Law, she served as an editor on Law Review.
Upon graduation from law school, Kaminsky served a two-year appellate clerkship with Justice Frank J. Montemuro Jr., of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. During law school, she worked as a research assistant and writer for The Legal Intelligencer Suburban Edition. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar. You can find her at MichelleKaminsky.com.
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Joint Last Wills and Testaments
Joint last wills and testaments provide for the disposition of the assets of two people, most often a husband and wife although they can be between any two people. A joint will is one document and is also known by the term “mutual will,” but it should not be confused with a “mirror will,” which refers to a will that is identical to another will.
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Legatee, Heir, Beneficiary, and Devisee: What Are the Differences?
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Top 10 Considerations When Naming a Guardian in Your Will
Without specifying a legal guardian in your will, you are leaving this hugely important decision up to strangers.
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Do Small Businesses Need NDAs?
In the course of doing business, it's inevitable that you'll have to share this confidential information with employees, colleagues, investors, etc. A little preparation now may save a legal headache—and a potential loss of business—later.
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Making a Will: A Quick Checklist
Does writing a will sound like an intimidating task? This checklist makes gathering the information you need easy and stress-free.
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When to Use a Deed of Reconveyance
Buying and selling property can get quite confusing, particularly if you need to use a deed of reconveyance. Here's what you need to know.
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Legal Insurance for Businesses
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