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  • Bankruptcy

    Should probate be avoided?

    The two main reasons to avoid probate are the time and money it can take to complete. Remember that probate is a court process, and along with the various proceedings and hearings, simply gathering assets and paying off debts of an estate can take months or even years. How do…

  • Bankruptcy

    What is the fiduciary of an estate?

    Fiduciaries are responsible for protecting the property until all debts and taxes are paid and to promptly and efficiently administer the estate. In general, fiduciaries have three responsibilities: Collect, inventory, and appraise all the assets of the estate. What is the purpose of a fiduciary? A fiduciary is someone who…

  • Large Business

    Is Bramble an evergreen?

    Are brambles deciduous? Brambles are typically erect or trailing shrubs with canelike stems, though some species are herbaceous. Many spread vegetatively and are frequently armed with prickles or hairs along their branches. The leaves can be simple or compound and are often toothed or lobed; a number of species are…

  • Small And Medium Sized Business

    Why do some innovations fail?

    One of the most common reasons of Innovation failing is due to lack of budget or money invested in innovative approaches. If an innovation project isn’t being supported with the right money to gather teams, brainstorm ideas, build a prototype, quality testing etc then it will lose momentum towards completion.…

  • Small And Medium Sized Business

    What is a small business management?

    Small business management involves aligning and co-ordinating all aspects of a small business. That can include managing employees, suppliers, finances and all the daily processes of the business. A small business manager will often also be responsible for overseeing the big-picture business plan. What do small business managers do? What…

  • Uncategorized

    What is a component unit of a county?

    Component Units are legally separate organizations for which the City is financially accountable. There are two types of Component Units: Blended and Discretely Presented. A Blended Component Unit’s financial information is reported within the City’s financial statements as if it were a part of the City. What is an example…

  • Uncategorized

    What is Au in auditing?

    What does AU stand for in accounting standards? AU Section 150 Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. (Supersedes SAS No. 1, section 150.) Source: SAS No. What is au-C in auditing? AU-C sec. 210. Quality Control for an Engagement Conducted in Accordance With Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. This section addresses the specific…

  • Home Financing

    Is the harp program legitimate?

    Homeowners with FHA, VA, and USDA loans should look into Streamline refinancing options, including the VA IRRRL for VA mortgages. Is the HARP replacement program legitimate? Yes, HARP replacement programs FMERR and HIRO are run by legitimate mortgage agencies regulated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Is HARP a real…

  • Home Financing

    What kind of help can I get to buy a house?

    Programs to Help You Pay for a Home FHA Loans for First-Time Homebuyers. … Homeownership Vouchers. … Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program. … Programs for Service Members and Veterans. … Programs for Rural Residents. … State Programs. … Foreclosure Properties. How can I get money for a downpayment? 5 ways…

  • Financial Industry

    Who do Mcob rules apply to?

    The MCOB rules apply to every firm that carries on a home finance activity. A ‘firm’ may be a mortgage lender, administrator, arranger or adviser. A ‘home finance activity’ may be a regulated mortgage contract, a home purchase plan or a home reversion plan. What is the meaning of Mcob?…

  • Financial Industry

    What is an ArcGIS map?

    What is ArcGIS map? ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based mapping and analysis solution. Use it to make maps, analyze data, and to share and collaborate. Get access to workflow-specific apps, maps and data from around the globe, and tools for being mobile in the field. What type of map is…

  • Large Business

    What are the marine frequencies?

    The VHF maritime mobilemaritime mobileA maritime mobile service (also MMS or maritime mobile radiocommunication service) is a mobile service between coast stations and ship stations, or between ship stations, or between associated on-board communication stations. What VHF frequencies are available? It uses FM channels in the very high frequency (VHF)…

  • Uncategorized

    Can you put bread in compost tumbler?

    In short, yes, you can compost bread. Bread is an organic scrap that breaks down quickly and adds nitrogen to the soil. But some composters disdain it out of concern for attracting pests to the compost pile. What should you not put in a compost tumbler? What NOT to Compost…

  • Uncategorized

    Does municipal solid waste include recycling?

    The municipal solid waste industry has four components: recycling, composting, disposal, and waste-to-energywaste-to-energyWaste-to-energy (WtE) or energy-from-waste (EfW) is the process of generating energy in the form of electricity and/or heat from the primary treatment of waste, or the processing of waste into a fuel source. WtE is a form of…

  • Bankruptcy

    What triggers probate in Oregon?

    Probate can be started immediately after death and takes a minimum of four months. If the estate includes property that takes a while to sell, or if there are complicated tax or other matters, probate can last much longer. A small estate proceeding cannot be filed until 30 days after…

  • Legal Services Industry

    What are reserved legal activities?

    What is a reserved legal activity in the UK? What does Reserved legal activities mean? This is a defined term in the Legal Services Act 2007 and means: the exercise if a right of audience; the conduct of litigation; reserved instrument activities (relating to the transfer of land); probate activities;…