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What Does a Copyright Protect? Key Insights for Small Businesses Working with Freelancers
If you are a small business, it’s likely that you have already worked with or will soon work with a freelancer. From design logos to sales pitches or renovations, you may need to outsource important work to contractors who know how to do it professionally and quickly...
4 Types of Power of Attorney: Securing Your Health and Finances
Editor's note: This post was originally published February 23, 2022, and has been updated for accuracy, comprehensiveness and freshness on October 15, 2024. You've likely heard the term "Power of Attorney" (POA) many times. But do you really need a Power of...
Facing Renter Eviction After a Storm? Ways to Defend Your Tenant Rights!
When severe weather damages your rental property, your landlord may issue an eviction notice if the property becomes uninhabitable or if repairs are too costly. However, tenants should be aware that eviction is a legal process, and landlords must follow specific state...
Finding a Lawyer for Your Legal Needs
When was the last time you had to find a lawyer? Was finding a lawyer for your specific legal need an overwhelming, daunting process? Imagine you recently remodeled your home after years of working hard to afford it. Then one day, you faced unexpected damage, only a...
Hurricane Damage Recovery? Know Your Legal Rights Before Hiring a Contractor
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, like Hurricane Helene, thousands of homeowners are left grappling with damage to their homes and property. As you begin the process of rebuilding, it’s vital to understand your rights when working with contractors. This article...
What is Severance Pay?
Severance pay can be complicated to understand, with a lot of emotional and legal issues to work through. However, it’s important for you to know that severance pay is payment that you receive upon termination that is not due to misconduct on your part as the...
End-of-Life Planning with Confidence: Key Decisions and What to Consider
If you are searching the internet for “Living Will Lawyer,” you’re likely seeking legal guidance on end-of-life planning. However, you may also want to better understand the need and benefits of Wills and estate planning. You might be concerned about a chronic health...
What Is Buy Now Pay Later?
Have you ever been shopping online and been faced with a check-out screen, offering for you to pay off your purchase in installments? That means you have been given the option to Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL). A BNPL plan lets you access your purchased item while paying it...
Estate Planning Considerations for Small Business Owners
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Americans Are Seeing Where There’s a Will—There’s a Need
Americans’ attitudes towards Wills are shifting: New survey reveals surprising trends Estate planning is undergoing a significant transformation, with LegalShield’s recent survey uncovering noteworthy changes in how Americans approach preparing Wills. The survey...
How Should You Adjust Your Estate Plan if Your Spouse Dies?
Nobody wants to think about losing their loved one. But the sad reality is that young and old alike face the death of their spouse or life partner. If the worst occurs, you don’t want to be left reeling without a plan in place to handle your estate and the possessions...
Deciding What To Include and Exclude From Your Will
When you are creating your Will, you want to be sure you don’t forget anything. You may think you need to include every tiny detail in your Will. After all, your Will is supposed to distribute your estate, care for your loved ones, name those to take under the Will,...
Make-A-Will Month Provider Firm Webinar Schedule
Editor's note: This post was originally published July 30, 2023, and has been updated for accuracy, comprehensiveness and freshness on August 15, 2024. Creating a Will is the smartest way to stay in control over who gets your property, who administers your...
Living Trust vs Will — Know the Key Differences and Which One You Need
Editor's note: This post was originally published Aug. 29, 2023, and has been updated for accuracy, comprehensiveness and freshness on July 30, 2024. Estate planning is a crucial step in ensuring that your assets are managed and distributed according to your...
Writing a Will Made Easy
Editor's note: This post was originally published April 14, 2023, and has been updated for accuracy, comprehensiveness and freshness on July 18, 2024. Estate planning. Writing a Will. End-of-life decisions. Most people don’t want to think about these serious...
Debt Got You Down? Take These Tips to Downsize Your Debt in 2024
Debt can be one of the biggest stressors in your life. If you have a lot of unpaid bills and backed-up loans, you can start to feel buried under a mountain that you don’t know how to dig your way out of. The good news is that it is not too late to start tackling your...
Lease vs. Rental Agreement: Which One Do You Need?
Let’s say you are moving into an apartment and the landlord asks you to sign a document agreeing to certain terms and conditions for living in that apartment, for a certain number of months, specified in the contract. This document is known as a lease agreement. Now...
What You Should Know About Changing Your Name After Marriage
Editor's note: This post was originally published May 20, 2022, and has been updated for accuracy, comprehensiveness and freshness on July 8, 2024. So, you’ve officially tied the knot. You’ve been on your honeymoon and now you’re wondering whether you should change...
Power of Attorney for College Students
Editor's note: This post was originally published Nov. 7, 2023, and has been updated for accuracy, comprehensiveness and freshness on July 8, 2024. Is your child heading to college? Whether it’s the beginning of their university adventure or they are seasoned...
Who Can Put a Lien On Your House?
This post was originally published July 12, 2022. It has been updated for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and was reviewed by our legal team. If you are a homeowner or are looking to become a homeowner, you have probably heard about a lien. But you may be asking...
Buying a Home for the First Time? How Real Estate Industry Changes Could Impact Buying Power
If you are in the market to buy a house, chances are you have heard about the recent settlement agreed upon by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that throws out a 1990 rule that required agents to offer a commission to the agent who brings in the winning...
Homeownership Statistics: Insights from LegalShield Comprehensive Homeowner Survey
Navigating homeownership involves decisions ranging from financial considerations to legal matters. Our goal was to help unravel the intricacies of homeownership. We uncovered insights into age distribution, gender dynamics, relationship status, legal assistance use,...
Widening Consumer Stress Gap Hints at Incumbent Party Advantage
By Matt Layton, LegalShield Senior Vice President of Consumer Analytics As LegalShield's senior vice president of consumer analytics, I spend a lot of time digging into the unique data we have on the legal and financial stressors facing everyday Americans. Our data...
Understanding the Home Selling Process: Steps to Selling a House
This post was originally published March 21, 2022. It has been updated for accuracy, comprehensive, and undergone a legal review. Selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll make. From contracts and mortgages to loans and realtors, each...
Should You Speak With a Lawyer When Buying a House?
For many people, buying a house is considered a major milestone of adult life. But when shopping starts, the process may become overwhelming. You may quickly find yourself asking questions, such as, “How does the housing market work?” The housing market is fluid,...
Dealing with Car Repossession
Are you worried about an impending car repossession? Nobody wants to lose their precious, hard-earned vehicle. But sometimes, life gets complicated, you may be behind on your car loan payment, and before you know it, your lender is threatening to take your automobile...
How to Add a DBA to an LLC in 3 Steps
This post was originally published April 5, 2022. It has been updated for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and freshness. If you’ve recently established your limited liability company (LLC), you might find yourself contemplating whether you need a doing business as (DBA)...
Understanding Car Repossession: More Options than You Might Think
Car repossession is a phrase that almost nobody wants to hear. After all, if you have your own car, you’d like to keep it for a long time! But sometimes, the bank or the repossession agency comes calling and you may have to give up your hard-earned vehicle. With...
A Guide to LLC Filing Fees by State: Know the Costs of Starting Your Business
Filing for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) may sound like a daunting task. Where should you start? How expensive is it to start an LLC? How long does LLC filing take? It’s worthwhile forming an LLC because it protects you from liability, gives you more flexibility...
How to Set Up an Estate Account in 4 Steps
Estate owners want to be sure that all their assets are taken care of after their death. How can estate owners be sure that their money will be properly looked after, even when they are gone? They will likely appoint an executor to manage their estate for them. If...
The Benefits of Pairing a DBA with an LLC & How it Impacts Your Business
If you're starting a small business, you want to make the best decisions to help your business succeed. One of your main considerations should be whether you'll register your business as a limited liability company (LLC) or as a “doing business as” (DBA). But did you...
Actions vs. Surveys: Everyday American’s Economic Reality
by Matt Layton, LegalShield Senior Vice President of Consumer Analytics As we released the February LegalShield Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI), Paul Krugman at The New York Times wrote about the gap between how Americans perceive the economy and their economic...
Want to Pay Off Debt? Explore These Tips and Actions
Debt can hang over your head and cause some serious issues. You may find yourself unable to make purchases that you need to make, getting more headaches, or even losing sleep from the stress of debt. You're probably eager to find ways to reduce debt. But do you know...
Maximizing Your Savings: How to File S Corp Taxes and Self-Employment Tax Reduction
As a self-employed individual, you probably have concerns about how to file self-employment taxes. What is self-employment tax? What do you need to know about self-employment tax reduction? Can you get better tax benefits if your company is an LLC or S corp? Your own...
Child Tax Credit 2024 Update: Will It Continue?
The child tax credit (CTC) is a credit that, if a parent qualifies, decreases the amount of federal taxes that a parent may owe to the IRS. Taxpayers can take advantage of this if they have dependent children under 17 years of age. Depending on how much the credit...
Navigating Small Claims Court: Things to Consider for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you know the amount of legal challenges that can frequently arise. What should you do if a minor legal issue with a customer or employee turns into a legal battle? Small claims court may give you the opportunity to get quick resolution to...
2024 Small Business Debt Collection Options
Picture this: a client pays your small business to do a customized service or create a specific product for them. You pour your heart and soul into this project. But once you have delivered the finished product, the client never pays! You wait a while before sending a...
How Life Insurance May Impact Your Estate Planning
If you are like most people, you probably only have a vague understanding of the purpose that life insurance is supposed to serve. And you may not know that life insurance may impact your estate planning. So when you start thinking about Wills, Trusts, advance...
Small Business Tax Planning Tips for the 2024 Tax Season
Small business tax planning can cause a headache. If this is your first year preparing for small business tax filing, you may be looking for tips on small business taxes for beginners. Perhaps you have owned your business for years, but you still need some helpful...
Understanding Debt Collection Laws: How to Protect Yourself Against Debt
You're doing your best to keep up with debt repayment. But sometimes, you can accidentally overlook certain debts. Debt collectors will notice, and they may start contacting you to ask you to pay those overdue debts. Debt collectors might make threats regarding your...
Documentos esenciales de planificación patrimonial
Ninguno de nosotros puede prepararse para todos los giros de la vida. Pero a medida que envejece, es esencial que haga un plan para sus propiedades, seres queridos, finanzas y otros asuntos. Crear documentos de planificación patrimonial puede parecer desalentador,...
Essential Estate Planning Documents
None of us can prepare for every twist and turn in life. But as you age, it’s essential for you to make a plan for your property, loved ones, finances, and other affairs. Creating estate planning documents may sound daunting, but once the process is done, you get to...
Manténgase seguro estas fiestas: Lesiones comunes en vacaciones y cómo puede ayudar un abogado
Se supone que las fiestas deben ser alegres. Pero ¿sabía que el índice de cortes, contusiones, conmociones cerebrales y fracturas óseas también aumenta drásticamente durante esta época del año? Así es. Las lesiones en vacaciones son demasiado frecuentes. Si te...
Consideraciones al planificar la jubilación
La jubilación ofrece mucho tiempo para explorar nuevos lugares, perseguir pasiones o simplemente disfrutar de más libertad. Lo ideal es dejar de trabajar y empezar a vivir el sueño. Pero si no ha empezado a planificar su jubilación con antelación, puede encontrarse en...
Considerations While You’re Planning for Retirement
Retirement offers extensive time to explore new places, pursue passions, or simply enjoy more freedom. Ideally, you get to stop working and start living the dream. But if you haven’t begun planning for retirement ahead of time, you may find yourself in a bind. It’s...
Common Holiday Injuries and How a Personal Injury Legal Plan Can Help
The holiday season is supposed to be joyful! But did you know that the rate of cuts, bruises, concussions, and broken bones also rises dramatically during this time of year? That’s right. Holiday injuries are all too common. If you run into Christmas injuries,...
Alquilar un piso como estudiante universitario
La vida universitaria es emocionante, estresante y ajetreada al mismo tiempo. Añada a su lista de cosas por hacer la búsqueda de un lugar donde vivir, y puede que sienta que ha llegado al final de su cuerda. Alquilar un apartamento puede ser desalentador, sobre todo...
Renting an Apartment as a College Student
College life is exciting, stressful, and busy all at the same time! Add finding a place to live to your list of things to do, and you may feel like you’ve reached the end of your rope. Renting an apartment can be daunting, especially if this is your first time...
Estafas navideñas: Cómo detectar los fraudes y qué hacer si se es víctima de ellos
El fraude financiero, el robo de identidad y otros delitos perjudiciales pueden sucederle en un momento durante estas ajetreadas fiestas . Los estafadores navideños están trabajando horas extras para robar su información, así que tenemos algunos consejos importantes...
Holiday Scams: How to Spot Fraudulent Schemes and What to Do if You Fall Victim
Financial fraud, identity theft, and other harmful crimes can happen to you in a moment’s notice during this busy holiday season . Holiday scammers are working overtime to steal your information, so we’ve got some important tips on scams to watch out for. What are...
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