Around 6,000 people are accidentally reported dead each year due to their information being added to the US Social Security Administration’s Death Master File, causing major issues such as loss of access to bank accounts and health insurance. The file was created to prevent fraud, but mistakes can occur. The SSA receives 2.5 million death […]
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights after World War II to define human rights for member countries. It contains 30 articles outlining basic human rights and is not legally binding. Some criticize it for being Western-biased, but many nations have ratified it. The Universal Declaration […]
A second parchment copy of the Declaration of Independence, called the Sussex Declaration, was found in the West Sussex Record Office in England in 2015. It is a ceremonial document, probably made in New York City or Philadelphia, and is in better condition than the original. The original handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, […]
A property declaration in the US protects a home from seizure for unsecured debts, but not for all debts. It must be filed with the registry of deeds by one owner and can be reversed by a court. A form is available for submission or a lawyer can draw up an original. Fraudulent declarations can […]
A statutory declaration is a written document signed by someone declaring certain statements to be true, witnessed by an authorized person. Laws vary by jurisdiction, but typically require verification of identity, competence, and penalties for false statements. The form must meet jurisdiction requirements and can be used for various purposes, including in court. False statements […]
A declaration of war is an official announcement by a nation that it is at war, accompanied by a list of grievances. The protocol for issuing a declaration varies by country. A declaration is not always necessary for waging war, and conflicts may not lend themselves to declarations, especially when the enemy is not a […]
Dependent statements are incomplete sentences that require an independent clause to form a complex sentence. They begin with dependent words indicating time, detail, or conclusion and can come before or after the independent statement. Dependent clauses can only be inserted after the independent clause if they begin with “who” or “which”. Placing a “who” clause […]
Establishing paternity is important for unmarried parents to secure the father’s rights and for the child to receive legal benefits. A paternity affidavit form is completed at the hospital or a local health department and requires information about the mother, father, and child. The affidavit can be challenged within a time frame, and genetic testing […]
A paternity statement is a document signed by unmarried parents after the birth of a child to establish the man as the father with legal rights and responsibilities. It can be used to contest adoption, establish child support, and protect inheritance rights. In the US, paternity law varies by state, but signing a paternity declaration […]
The Balfour Declarations refer to two statements named after Arthur James Balfour. The first recognized a Jewish homeland in Palestine, while the second established autonomy and equality for countries within the British Empire. The first declaration led to the Mandate for Palestine, which gave British control over the territory. The second declaration created a framework […]
A dangerous goods declaration certifies that a shipper has followed labeling and packaging regulations for the safe transport of hazardous materials by land, sea, or air. It lists the number of items shipped, the net weight, and the name of the hazardous material, along with a numerical code assigned to the product. The International Aviation […]
Life insurance companies must file annual convention statements in accordance with state laws. These statements include financial information on assets, liabilities, and surplus to ensure the company can honor policies and meet state standards. Convention statements are documents that life insurance companies must file annually. These annual returns must be filed in accordance with the […]
An export declaration is a mandatory shipping form for all shipments leaving the US, providing a record of exported goods and controlling exports. It requires accurate information and is mandatory for certain countries and shipments over $2,500 USD. Penalties for incorrect information can be severe. In the United States, an export declaration is a shipping […]
The common size statement is a financial document that uses a common base figure and assigns a percentage to each line item or category, allowing for quick identification of areas using more operating capital than practical. It can also be used to compare financial structures and operating strategies of different companies and can be prepared […]
