A decision of a court regarding the rights and liabilities of the parties to legal proceedings. Judgments generally provide the court’s explanation as to why it has chosen to make a particular decision.

A public officer constituted by law to serve the public in non-contentious matters. A notary’s main function is to attest and certify, by his/her hand and official seal, certain classes of documents, in order to give them authenticity in government authorities, foreign jurisdictions, etc.

A person lawfully invested with the power, and charged with the duty, of taking care of a person and/or managing the property rights of another person. Guardians are typically used in three situations; for an incapacitated senior (due to old age or infirmity), for a minor and for developmentally disabled adults.