We explore below this expansion of conversion claims to cover intangible property. Under New York law, conversion is defined as the "unauthorized assumption and exercise of the right of ownership ...

Folks considering asset protection in any of the nine states (AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI) that have Community Property laws are often mystified and confused by what it all means.

Every state in the United States has an unclaimed property law loosely based on English feudal law known as "escheat." Essentially, it means that in the absence of an heir or rightful owner ...

Bank accounts, pensions, securities, and retirement accounts are also included; even an Individual Retirement Account, which is individually owned by law, is marital property if earned income is ...

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - A new South Carolina property law aims to protect family land rights for people who might not be covered by legal documents. It's called the Clementa Pinckney Uniform Partition ...