Interstate compacts are agreements between individual states in the US to manage or integrate common factors. They require approval from Congress due to a federal mandate limiting cooperation between governments. Critics argue that they create new government agencies, but many benefit from them. The process involves identifying common interests, coordinating efforts, and drafting and ratifying […]
Probate is the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s assets without a valid will. The probate court appoints an executor, who notifies creditors and relatives. Taxes and debts are paid first, then the heirs receive the balance of the estate. Intestate laws determine how property is allocated based on the relationship of the heir […]
