INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the decedent does not have a copy of the deed, one can be obtained from the county recorder's office for a small fee. With sole ownership, only one person (the decedent) owns the property. This means that upon the person's death, the property deed will likely need to go through the probate process instead of passing more easily to another person. In a joint tenancy, more than one person owns the property equally. That means when one owner passes away, rights to the property are transferred to the surviving tenants equally. However, not all states recognize joint tenancies. Joint tenancy with a right of survivorship is a type of joint tenancy that specifies that upon one owner's death, the property is owned outright by the survivors. This is more widely accepted than a joint tenancy without a survivorship specification. For example, if Jill and Jim own property as a joint tenancy with a right of survivorship and Jill dies, Jim is the new owner of the property. This is automatic, and the property does not go through probate with the rest of Jill's estate. Tenancy in common also occurs when there is more than one owner on a property. However, with a tenancy in common, ownership percentages need not be equal and upon the death of one tenant, the property passes to their heirs instead of to the other property owner. For example, if Jill and Jim own property as tenants in common, and Jill dies, her portion of the property will not pass to Jim, but instead will pass through the probate process to her heirs or to her beneficiaries named in her will. Tenancy by entirety is nearly always applied only to spousal ownership. In this instance, neither tenant may make property changes automatically without the consent of the other. In the case that one tenant is deceased, the surviving owner is the full owner of the property. For example, if Jill and Jim are married and own a house and Jill dies, ownership of the house will pass automatically to Jim, and he will be the full and only owner of the house, even without going through the probate process.

SUMMARY: Obtain a copy of the deed to determine how the property is titled. Recognize that sole ownership could be problematic. Look for joint tenancy. Differentiate between joint tenancy and tenancy in common. Understand tenancy by entirety.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are many nonprofit organizations dedicated to efforts to defend net neutrality. By donating money to them you can help support their efforts and expand their reach. Established nonprofit organizations typically provide many different methods for you to donate, whether you want to make a one-time donation or give the organization a little money each month. Before you send money to an organization, use an external validation service to make sure the organization is legitimate and that your money will go to support efforts to defend net neutrality. You can use any one of a number of charity evaluators online and run a search for reports by entering the name of the organization to which you want to donate. Both nonprofit organizations and concerned individuals have created petitions that allow the public to band together and show their support for net neutrality. By signing these petitions you add your voice to the voices of others who defend net neutrality. You may be able to find petitions defending net neutrality at petition websites such as change.org. The White House also has a page where people can create and sign petitions. By reading petitions and identifying the individuals or groups who started them, you also may find others to contact and network with to take further action to support your cause. In addition to signing the petition, you also may have the option of signing up to a mailing list so you can receive updates and news about the status of the campaign and find out how the petition was received. Many nonprofit organizations and other grassroots leaders organize public events nationwide to raise awareness and send a message to lawmakers about the broad support for net neutrality. Nonprofit organizations and independent activists often use social media to spread the word about events and sign up participants. You also may be able to find flyers for events on community bulletin boards, such as those often located at the public library or community center, or at universities. Online meeting sites also have information about meetings in your area that you can sign up to attend or request an invitation from the event's organizers.

SUMMARY: Make donations to nonprofit organizations. Sign petitions. Attend protests or rallies.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Old habits are hard to break, and emotional triggers can fall into that category. To avoid and change a trigger, you'll need to replace some old habits and activities with new ones. You'll also need to avoid those circumstances that have proven to be triggers. For instance, if you know someone who gets belligerent when drunk and pushes a multitude of your triggers, stay away from that person when they're consuming alcohol. If not having enough money to pay your bills creates a trigger, then look at what you can cut from your budget. Avoid alcohol and other drug use. When you're under the influence of either substance and encounter a trigger, you won't have as much control over your emotions and your outbursts. Sometimes a time-out can help you calm down before re-engaging with a situation. You can use this time to think about the emotions you're experiencing and how to address them effectively. Try saying "I need some air" or "I'll get back to you on that." If someone tries to follow you, say "I really need to be alone right now." For example, if you are angry with your coworker and you don't want to harm your working relationship, you could say "we'll discuss this later" and walk away. You can write a note saying that you don't want to be disturbed, put it on your office door, and go inside. Then you can take the time to figure out whether and how to respond to her. Staying away from things that trigger you works in the short run, but it might not work in the long run. Avoiding triggers all the time can be stressful, and it may limit your life. Start small, and work your way up. Continue until you have successfully managed your emotions to the point that the experience is no longer a trigger. Take baby steps towards your goal. For example, perhaps you are afraid of crowds. Your first step might to briefly spend time in a crowded cafe or mall, and then leave and do something that calms you. Don't try to jump in headfirst. For example, if you are afraid of cats, don't lock yourself in a room with a cat right away. Perhaps step 1 is watching someone else pet a cat, or watching cat videos and learning more about cat body language so that they seem less unpredictable to you. Habit and lifestyle changes don't typically have immediate results. It may take weeks or months before you start noticing a change. This is normal, and it doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. Set small goals. For example, if you tend to freeze up around a verbally abusive mother, step one might be learning how to say "I'll get back to you" and leaving the room. Don't punish yourself for not being able to ignore her yet. You have to master step 1 before you can handle step 5 or step 10. Reward yourself for making progress. Even if it's small progress, tell yourself that you did a great job, and be proud of yourself. Give yourself a physical reward (like a movie night or extra time to work on a hobby) if you'd like. Making progress is a big deal, so be proud of yourself!

SUMMARY:
Change your lifestyle. Take a time-out. Expand your window of tolerance gradually. Be patient with yourself.