A sibling is a brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, or adopted brother or sister. For the necessary sibling relationship to exist, each person must have been a child of at least one of the same parents. The siblings need not share the same biological parents as long as both became children at the appropriate time (before the age of 16 in cases of adoption, and before the age of 18 for stepchildren).

When a party breaches a contract by failing to perform his or her obligations, the usual remedy is a legal action for the damages caused by the breach. However, under certain circumstances, the nonbreaching party can force specific performance of the contract, have the contract modified or canceled or obtain an injunction.

If you want to stay for more time, you can apply for the renewal of B-1 visa, which can be renewed to 6 months at most once.

Religious vocation means a calling to religious life evidenced by the demonstration of commitment practiced in the religious denomination, such as the taking of vows. Examples of individuals with a religious vocation include, but are not limited to, nuns, monks, and religious brothers and sisters.

A contract is a binding written or oral agreement that is enforceable by law between two or more competent parties to do or not to do certain things. The elements of a valid contract are:

• an offer;

• acceptance of the offer; and

• sufficient consideration to support the offer.

Virtually every adult should have a Will and review it at least every three to five years.

Of course, that's not always what happens. For most people, some event usually starts them thinking about planning for the future.

A change of marital status in your family, the birth or death of a family member, or a change in your financial situation or employment status are all good reasons to think about the importance of an up-to-date Will.

If you are not sure whether to proceed, just give us a call. We'll meet with you, review your situation, and make an appropriate recommendation. There's no obligation, and you'll have the information you need to make a wise decision.

You may also call the State Department's Visa Lottery Information Center at 1-900-884-8840 for more information. Please note: There is a charge for each call. You may also contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

The prospective citizen must have the ability to read, write, and speak ordinary English. This is determined by a test administered by an immigration examiner.

Any child born in the U.S. automatically acquires U.S. citizenship, even if the child's mother was in the U.S. illegally. This provision does not apply to a child whose parent was a foreign diplomat at the time of birth.

It is a quicker, simpler version of probate. The probate court is still involved, but it exerts far less control over the settling of the estate. In many states, these procedures are straightforward enough to handle without a lawyer, so they save money as well as time.

If the total value of all the assets you leave behind is less than a certain amount, the people who inherit your personal property -- that's anything except real estate -- may be able to skip probate entirely. The exact amount depends on state law, and varies hugely. If the estate qualifies, an inheritor can prepare a short document stating that he or she is entitled to a certain item of property under a will or state law. This paper, signed under oath, is called an affidavit. When the person or institution holding the property -- for example, a bank where the deceased person had an account -- receives the affidavit and a copy of the death certificate, it releases the money or other property.

A planned gift is any gift given for any amount, given for any purpose...operations, capital expansion, or endowment...whether for current or deferred use, which requires the assistance of a professional staff person, a qualified volunteer, or the donor's advisors to complete. In addition, it includes any gift which is carefully considered by a donor in light of estate and financial plans.

A trust is simply a way to ensure that commitments you make to the financial security of others will continue. You can use a trust to:

1.Continue to support a beneficiary with special needs or one too young to manage an inheritance

2.Provide income to a loved one without the burden of managing the assets

3.Give ongoing support to a favorite charity or cause

4.Continue your business achievements

5.Preserve family assets such as a cottage or property

We can provide you with professional advice on the role and structure of a trust, and serve as your Trustee, or Co-Trustee with a family member or other advisor. In these roles, we manage the trust assets, provide administrative services, and assist on taxation matters.

Only competent parties can enter a contract. To be competent, a party must be able to understand what he or she is doing. This requires both maturity and mental capacity.

Joint living trust is simply combining the assets of a husband and wife into a single trust, governed by a single trust document