Federal Benefits

Two adults of the same gender who want legal recognition of their committed, long-term relationship can register for a domestic partnership as high as the state level. By filling out a form and submitting an application fee, they receive a certificate that opens doors to many benefits. While some states offer this recognition, most... more »

A trust agreement is a written document that creates a legal entity called a trust. A trust holds property under the terms and conditions specified in the document. There are several different types of trusts that can be used for different reasons, including privacy, tax savings, protection from creditors, probate avoidance or... more »

Collections are a part of a process in the "accounts receivable" or billing department. It means that, at some point in time, a company extended to another company or an individual credit terms for goods or services, or a cash loan advance of some kind that was to be paid or repaid at a certain time. If that bill is not paid when it... more »

Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that provides medical insurance to low-income individuals, including senior citizens and single parents, free of charge. Without this assistance, many people would have to go without medical coverage for services such as emergency care, prescription drug assistance, vision and dental. ... more »

Forensic pathology is specialty of pathology that focuses on the medical investigation of an unexpected or sudden death. Pathology is the medical discipline that deals with the examination of a body's tissues, fluids and properties. There are two types of pathology. One is anatomic pathology, which deals with examination by the senses... more »