Editors of Nolo

Nolo’s editorial department includes more than 15 legal editors, who all together have have more than 100 years’ experience turning legal jargon into plain English. Most of our editors gave up careers as practicing lawyers in favor of furthering Nolo’s mission: getting legal information into the hands of people who need it.

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Articles By Editors of Nolo

Six Tips for Filing the USCIS N-400 Form
How to properly answer the questions on the naturalization application form before submitting it to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
How DUI laws apply to driving while “high” on marijuana and the penalties for a conviction.
What Will They Ask at Your Green Card Interview?
Basic types of questions you should expect at your green card interview at a USCIS office or U.S. consulate.
How Insurance Affects a Car Accident Case
Insurance coverage will almost always be a big part of the car accident equation.
Arkansas’s DWI Laws and Conviction Penalties
Arkansas’s driving while intoxicated (DWI) (also called “DUI”) laws prohibit operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. This article outlines exactly how the law defines a DWI and the penalties a convicted driver might face. Arkansas’s DWI Laws To convict a driver of DWI in court,
What Happens to the Mortgage on Inherited Real Estate?
When someone inherits a home or similar property, the mortgage obligation is usually part of the deal.
How Does a Premises Liability Injury Case Work?
A "premises liability" personal injury case aims to hold a property owner or operator responsible for harm caused by dangerous property conditions.
Executors: How Do You Find The Will?
What if you're not even sure there is a will? How to conduct your search and what to do if you can’t find the will.
Spendthrift Provisions in a Trust
A "spendthrift trust" is designed to protect a beneficiary who might otherwise quickly spend or lose any inheritance.
Can You Get Disability for Bipolar Disorder?
Here are some tips on how to get Social Security disability benefits for bipolar disorder.