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By Pierce O'Donnell On the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Greater New Orleans still lies largely in ruins due to the federal government's admittedly flawed flood levees. Yet Katrina victims have not been compensated for their staggering losses. And the Bush Administration refuses even to discuss settlement.

“Spiritual adoption is the excellency and apex of God’s salvation.” - Joel Beeke “Adoption is the highest privilege that the gospel offers.” - J.I. Packer “This blessing of grace (that is, of adoption) rises higher than justification.”  - John L.

There are few things in life that are an absolute certainty. Morbid as it sounds, death is one of those certainties. However, life is not predictable and could take a turn for the worst at any moment. Unlike other unpredictable events in life, the certainty of death provides an opportunity to prepare for it.

Probate real estate is property that belongs to heirs, but cannot be released because it is in the process of probate. Probate occurs when a person dies without a Revocable Living Trust or Last Will and Testament. Even when a person executes a Will and Testament, real estate and other assets can be held in probate for several months or years.

"If you make that much money there's bound to be a mess." The line from John Steinbeck's novel, East of Eden, is one of many in his books presaging the never-ending battles among his heirs.

The Association of the Sovereign Order of the Temple of Christ, whose members claim to be descended from the legendary crusaders, have filed a lawsuit against Benedict XVI calling for him to recognise the seizure of assets worth 100 billion euros (£79 billion).

Russian Orthodox Church denounces Church of England August 3rd, 2008 Posted in Women Bishops | By George Conger, Religious Intelligence The Russian Orthodox Church has released a statement denouncing the Church of England, calling the July 7 vote by General Synod not to create legal safeguards for opponents of women bishops an abandonment of the true faith.

The Russian Orthodox Church reacts to the decision taken by the General Synod of Church of England August 1st, 2008 Posted in Women Bishops | By George Conger, CEN The Russian Orthodox Church has released a statement denouncing the Church of England, calling the July 7 vote by General Synod not to create legal safeguards for opponents of women bishops an abandonment of the true faith.

Probate is the legal process used to transfer property, real estate, personal belongings and bank account holdings. Depending on the size of the decedent's estate and family dynamics, probate can tie assets up in the court system for six months to three years.

Probate is the legal process used to transfer property, real estate, personal belongings and bank account holdings. Depending on the size of the decedent's estate and family dynamics, probate can tie assets up in the court system for six months to three years.