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The best place to get legal advice is always your attorney. When you're first gathering information on the topic, you may want to consult these resources.

LIBRARY CATALOG Books for Adults Neighbor law : fences, trees, boundaries & noise by Jordan, Cora Attorney Jordan addresses the problems of noise, the many and various conflicts over trees, boundary lines, trespass and easements, fences, dangers to children, right-to-farm laws, water strife, neighbors running businesses, and solving all these problems through a little law research, contacting the offending neighbor in person or by mail, using a mediator, and going as far as small claims court.   More books for: Adults

RESEARCH DATABASES  Legal Forms Need a legal form? This database offers mostly Nevada legal forms which can be downloaded and filled in as needed. Contains legal definations and a guide to attorneys throughout the U.S. Another feature is 'handbooks' on a variety of legal topics which covers information in other states or federal law.  Legal Trac Search this database to find articles from legal magazines and newspapers concerning Federal and State laws and regulations. Also includes international law from selected countries.  Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center One-stop source for information on social issues like civil rights, terrorism, gambling and teenage pregnancy. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to web sites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles on the topic of your choice.  West's Encyclopedia of American Law Current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more. Covers such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, and physician-assisted suicide. WEB SITES  FindLaw General information on legal topics. Very helpful as a starting place.  Lawyers.com LexisNexis' directory of attorneys. Search by name, specialty or location.  'Lectric Law Library's Business & General forms Information and sample forms for many common needs. Note: there are a lot of ads on this site. Scroll down, past the ads, to see the content.  Legal Information Institute - from Cornell University Law topics, Constitutions and Codes, Court opinions If you need to find it, this is a great place to start.  Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory International attorney listing. Search by name, specialty, location or law school. Also has peer-review ratings.  USLegalForms.com Some general information and FAQs about forms. This site has a lot of advertising and links to "for pay" forms. Scroll down past the ads to see the free content.  West Legal Directory FindLaw's National Lawyer directory. Search by name, location or specialty! LOCAL RESOURCES  Clark County Birth and Death Certificates You can get a local birth or death certificate at the Southern Nevada Health District. They're located at: 625 Shadow Lane Las Vegas, NV 89106 To request information on birth or death certificates, please call 759-1010.  Clark County Elections Department Check the status of your registration. Find out who your elected officials are. Learn more about the candidates and the issues on your ballot. Find out how to run for office! And Much More!  Clark County Family Law Self-Help Center The place to go if you want help with your family law issues. They can help you get the forms you need, and help you with the proper procedures.  Clark County Family Law Self-Help Center - Divorce information On-Line Divorce forms, Frequently Asked Questions, and great advice!  Clark County Law Library An informational guide to library services to aid the Southern Nevada community in its legal research.  Clark County Legal Services Free community legal services to those in need.  Nevada Center for Ethics & Health Policy, through the University of Nevada at Reno Living wills, Advance Care Planning Documents (as well as a smaller version of the Nevada Living Will), and Frequently Asked Questions. Find out about Advanced Planning here.  Nevada DMV Trying to get a license plate? A driver's license? A copy of your driving record? A Driver's Handbook in English or Spanish? Start here, and avoid the lines!  Nevada Law Library - Nevada Law Links Nevada Revised Statutes, Administrative Code, Nevada Register, Court Opinions, and more.  Nevada Living Will Titled: Advance Care Planning Forms, this includes a Living Will, a durable power of attorney, and information you need to make the decisions about this topic. This is a large PDF file, and it takes a while to load. But it's worth the wait. It was created by the Nevada Center for Ethics & Health Policy, at UNR. Print it out, fill it out, and give a copy to your doctor, attorney and kids.  Wiener-Rogers Law Library at the William S Boyd School of Law, at UNLV UNLV's law library. A great place to go to find legal information. NATIONAL RESOURCES  National Center for State Courts - Customer Service Desk Judicial topics, court websites, judicial salaries, library, job listings, great info about courts!  National Center for State Courts - State Court Directory This page provides judicial branch links for each state, focusing on the administrative office of the courts, the court of last resort, any intermediate appellate courts, and each trial court level.  Where to write for Vital Records A centralized listing of where to get birth, death, marriage, divorce, etc. certificates, from the various states.