Law for the Lay Person Books

Family trusts are as popular today as ever. A family trust offers you the benefits, use and control of your assets and doesn't penalise you for owning them. Clear and straight-forward, and aimed at the layperson, Family Trusts includes up-to-date advice, with real-life examples and answers to common...

So you’re getting older - aren’t we all? And you're far too busy to worry about planning for things that might never happen. Wrong. A little preparation now could save you from the legal and financial minefields of old age, after all, having your legal and financial affairs sorted means ...

The Household Guide to New Zealand Law is an invaluable and highly authoritative reference to the law of the land and how it can affect individuals, couples and families on issues that often come up in the course of everyday life. Written in a user-friendly informative style that provides an ove...

What every New Zealander should know about their civil rights. One of the cornerstones of a civilized democracy is the protection of an indiividual’s civil rights, those freedoms enshrined in law that shield citizens from unwarranted government action, discrimination or repression. New Zeal...

This latest publication in the Easyway series, a Guide To Handling your Own Divorce, updated to cover changes to 2012, is a comprehensive and clear guide to the law as it affects marriage and divorce. The book also includes the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 and follows trends since the introduction of...

This is a practical guide to an area which many people find confusing or worrying - how to write a good and effective will which will ensure the maximum benefits to your heirs and beneficiaries. The book includes detailed advice on setting up trusts, and the inclusion of trust provisions in the w...

This annual guide is the only one of its kind written to help solo and small firm lawyers find the best technology for their dollar. You'll find the most current information and recommendations on computers, servers, networking equipment, legal software, printers, security products, smartphones, the...

This book will enable the layman to understand the workings and the importance of Powers of Attorney. Lasting Powers of Attorney were introduced by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and enables the person being the Donor to appoint another person to deal with their financial affairs if they become mental...

This latest publication in the Easyway Guides Series, Guide to Copyright and Intellectual Property Law is a concise guide to the legal framework governing intellectual property. The book is comprehensive and covers all areas relating to copyright, patents etc. It will prove invaluable to all those w...

"Your Rights at Work" is a comprehensive, jargon-free guide to the legal rights of the employee and the responsibilities of the employer. Accessible and reliable, it offers real solutions to the problems and issues that can face anyone at work. Using the law is always a last resort, but if you have ...

This latest book in the Straightforward Guides is a comprehensive and clear updated guide to the legal framework governing the process of collection of debts from business and individuals. It will prove invaluable to those looking to understand more about this complex legal area.

"Jury Duty: Reclaiming Your Political Power and Taking Responsibility" presents an accessible account of the origins and development of the jury system as well as a comprehensive, stage-by-stage description of a jury trial and of the sentencing procedure in a criminal trial. The work also provides a...

The latest book in Straightforward Guides' family law series (the seventh edition) is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affects the family, with changes in the law up to 2011 covered in depth. Covering decrees on all areas of family law, from the relationship between adults a...

This title is written by the president of the Professional Photographers of America and a leading copyright attorney. Now more than ever, anyone who wants to make money with a digital camera needs this authoritative and approachable guide. This title provides photographers and visual artists with th...

Updated to include new terms such as 'civil union' and to incorporate recent changes in laws and judicial interpretations, this handy dictionary cuts through the complexities of legal jargon and presents definitions and explanations that can be understood by non-lawyers. Approximately 2,500 terms ar...

The Uniform Commercial Code Made Easy marks the first time in the history of legal education that a novel has been used as a vehicle for delivering the content of a substantive body of law; in this case, a pervasive statutory scheme The Uniform Commercial Code, law in all fifty states. Mirroring the...

An essential resource, "Everyday Law for Seniors" provides easy-to-understand information for readers who want to make the best possible decisions about retirement options, health care, where to live, and planning for long-term care. Frolik and Whitton, national experts in elder law, explain the wid...

The sad and tragic truth in the U. S. is that more than 50% of all first marriages end in divorce. Most divorces occur within the existing litigated court process, wherein the divorcing parties are almost required by the very nature of the adversarial process to become antagonistic to each other, wa...

Every time you post a blog or tweet you may be subject to the laws of more than 200 jurisdictions throughout cyberspace. As more than a few bloggers or tweeters have discovered, you can be sued in your own country, or arrested at the airport heading off to a holiday in another country. Just for writ...

This latest book in Straightforward Guides Series Guide to Company Law, 4th Edition, is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affects companies and the formation of companies with changes in the law up to 2012 covered in depth. The book is intended for the layperson but can also ...

This revised edition of Making a Small Claim in the County Court, substantially revised and updated in the light of recent changes to the small claims procedure.The book is clear and concise and is intended for the layperson, acting without a solicitor. It is also intended for anyone who wishes to l...

Rent smart with the definitive all-in-one book for every tenant! Every Tenant's Legal Guide gives you the legal and practical information you need to deal with your landlord and other tenants, and protect your rights when things go wrong. Written in plain English, it shows you how to: . inspect a pl...

From the most trusted name in law comes this essential guide to the financial, health, and family issues affecting the baby boomer generation.

Whether you are a new or a more advanced iPad user, iPad in One Hour for Lawyers takes a great deal of the mystery and confusion out of using your iPad. Ideal for lawyers who want to get up to speed swiftly, this book presents the essentials so you don't get bogged down in technical jargon and extra...

Being involved in a legal case can cause both anxiety and frustration. In Get the Justice You Deserve, author and practicing attorney JOHNNY A. PINEYRO provides practical and relevant information to not only help you solve legal problems, but take the worry and concern out of the process. Focusing o...

Being involved in a legal case can cause both anxiety and frustration. In Get the Justice You Deserve, author and practicing attorney JOHNNY A. PINEYRO provides practical and relevant information to not only help you solve legal problems, but take the worry and concern out of the process. Focusing o...

Employment law has grown ever more complex with many changes now being introduced via European legislation. Employment law continually evolves and changes and this latest publication from Easyway Guides is a concise and easy to understand introduction to all areas of employment law and concentrates ...

A Straightforward Guide to Probate and the Law, Revised Edition, is a concise and informative guide to all the processes that underpin probate and the obtaining of probate. The book is designed exclusively for anyone who is either a family member or who is acting as an executor of an estate. By usin...

This latest book in The Easyway Guides Series, Guide to Law and the Family, 6th Edition, is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law as it affects the family, with changes in the law up to 2012 covered in depth. The book is intended for the lay person but can also be utilised by the profe...

Updated with the latest rules from the U.S. State Department for DV-2013, the eighth edition of WIN THE GREEN CARD LOTTERY! for DV-2013 is the most comprehensive, current and easy-to-read explanation of the diversity visa lottery program available. Get the very latest information so you can understa...

Consumer rights continually evolve and change and this book lays out all of the changes up to 2012 in a clear and concise way. Areas such as legislation covering the use of credit cards, and credit generally, plus distance selling regulations, all areas that have been affected by the introduction of...

Executor? Settle a trust or estate with this all-in-one guideIf you're faced with wrapping up the affairs of a loved one who has died, you may feel overwhelmed by all the work ahead -- especially when you're grieving. But with the right legal and practical information, you can do it.The "Executor's ...

Maximize your Social Security, SSI, and Medicare benefits and navigate the system with confidence.Everyone wants to get the highest possible retirement and pension income - not to mention the best medical coverage. Turn to "Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions" to discover the benefits yo...

"Raoul Felder, a take-no-prisoners divorce attorney, draws from his experience to show readers how to avoid an acrimonious divorce and move on with life "There is nothing better than a good marriage. But when a marriage goes bad, there is no better option than divorce to give men and women a chance ...

Applying for a U.S. green card? Read this book first! The U.S. immigration system is an enormous bureaucracy. It's vital that you understand all the requirements for getting a green card before starting your application - making a mistake can ruin your chances. Fortunately, "How to Get a Green Card"...

The only guide to Small Claims Court that provides tips by former judges, "Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court "helps you bring or defend your small claims suit without a lawyer. This legal primer shows you how to build your case, present evidence, and covers in detail what to expect when you ha...

Ideal for gaining a clear understanding of many tax planning approaches and techniques that may yield substantial tax savings for individuals and small businesses. This helpful, plain-English guide focuses on the income tax issues primarily for individuals and also for businesses that need to be add...