If the squatters have only recently taken up residence in a house you own, you may be able to get them charged criminally without much effort on your part.  If the squatters have been in the home for several weeks, police may not be legally able to do anything to remove them. If you don't take steps to legally remove them, they may be able to challenge your ownership of the house. If you are able to get squatters removed as trespassers, you may be able to press criminal charges, or to sue them in civil court (particularly if they caused damage to your property while there). While the specifics of eviction vary among states, the basic process is fairly similar. Get a sheriff's deputy to serve the squatters with a written notice that they are being evicted. From the date notice is received, they have a limited period of time to leave the property, unless they choose to challenge the eviction.  As strange as it may sound, if people live in a house for an extended period of time, they may acquire the rights of tenants – even if they entered illegally and have never paid you any rent. This gives them some rights to occupy the property until you can get a court order. You can find forms online to use to evict squatters from property you own. The easiest way to make sure the forms you get are valid in your area is to look for forms provided by the court where you will file your lawsuit for eviction. If the squatters stay in the house despite your notice, a judge will have to find that you own the property and that the squatters are there illegally. With a court order, you can get a sheriff's deputy to forcibly remove the squatters. In court, you typically need a title deed or similar proof of ownership of the house to prove that you have the right to remove the squatters. Once you've gone through the time-consuming and stressful process of evicting squatters, make sure it doesn't happen again. If you own any houses that are unoccupied, check them regularly to make sure no one has moved in illegally.  If you catch a squatter quickly, you may be able to call the police and have them removed as a trespasser without having to go through the eviction process again. You can also take additional steps to make the house less attractive to potential squatters. Install lights that are set on a timer, and place security cameras at the entrances. Keep the yard neat so the house doesn't appear abandoned.
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One-sentence summary -- Call the local police to have squatters removed as trespassers. Serve an eviction notice if you can't remove them as trespassers. Go to court to get the squatters forcibly removed. Visit all houses you own at least once a year.


Another approach is to talk to people who might be able to provide information about your loved one's policy. A good place to start is with people your loved one worked for.  Ask employers if your loved one purchased life insurance as part of a company benefits package.  Additionally, you can inquire with unions or associations that your loved one belonged to. Sometimes these entities offer life insurance. Close associates of your loved one like friends or other family members might know if she or he had insurance. They may be able to tell you where to find information about the policy. People often discuss their insurance policies with these individuals. Try to speak with the attorney who drafted your loved one’s will. They may have discussed life insurance during the drafting of the will. Often consumers will buy more than one insurance product through the same agent. Contact any agent or agents who sold your loved one an automobile or property insurance policy and ask if they also sold a life insurance policy. These agents may have also sold your loved one a life insurance policy or referred him or her to someone who did.
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One-sentence summary -- Talk to employers. Talk to friends or family members. Ask your loved one's attorney or accountant. Talk to the insurance agent for a different policy.


You should only tie a horse up with a rope connected to a well-fitting halter.  Tying a horse up by the bridle, either directly to the bit or to the reigns, can cause the horse pain and serious injury. Only tie your horse to a solid object that the horse cannot break or pull over.   Horses are very strong and can pull with tremendous strength when frightened.  If you tie your horse to a fence or railing, inspect the poles or rails and be sure to choose one that is not damaged or corroded. Make sure the area in the immediate vicinity of the horse is clear of dangerous objects the horse might step on or run into. If you must tie your horse to something the horse ‘’could’’ break, tie a loop of string around the object and then tie the horse’s rope to the string, instead of the object itself. If the horse does decide to make a break for it, this will minimize property damage. Make sure to tie your horse up far enough away from other horses that they cannot fight.  It is best not to tie your horse up around other horses at all, until it is used to being tied. Do not tie the horse to an object on or near the ground.  The horse could step on the rope, trip on it, or get tangled up on it, and potentially suffer serious injury.  You can tie a horse to something higher than his head. Leave about 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 m) of rope between the horse and the object it is tied to.  This is enough rope to allow the horse to comfortably move his head.  Leaving more rope can lead to injury. If your horse will be tied up for a number of hours, be sure that there is food and water available, and that the horse is sheltered from the elements.  Tying your horse to a sturdy fence post under the shade of a tree might be an option, or to a sturdy post or gate inside a barn. Check on the horse frequently, especially if it is new to being tied up. It is always a good idea to carry a knife, in case the horse manages to pull the knot tight and you need to release it in a hurry.  Cut through the rope between the post or ring and the knot. Be sure to hold the knife so the blade is facing away from both you and your horse, so that no one is injured if the rope abruptly gives way. Never step over or under a tie rope, and remain well out of kicking range when walking behind the horse.  Speak to your horse softly before approaching it, to avoid startling it, and keep your hands on the horse as you walk alongside it. Untie the horse and turn the horse to where you want it to go before you remove the halter.  Quick-release knots should be very easy to untie.  For the bowline, simply untie the knot using both hands.
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Tie your horse by its halter. Choose a safe place to secure your horse. Tie your horse up away from other horses. Secure the horse at eye-level or higher. Leave the right amount of slack. Shelter a horse that will be tied for a long time. Keep a knife handy for cutting rope in emergency situations. Use caution around tied horses. Untie the horse before removing its halter.