David Stonecipher
Director, Marketing and Product Communications

David Stonecipher

Communications Director at LegalShield overseeing content creation designed to make legal protection simple and approachable. He focuses on offering straightforward, trustworthy guidance that empowers people to make informed decisions about their legal rights and responsibilities.
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A mother and adult daughter sitting together, holding hands. They're smiling and the daughter's head is on the mother's shoulder
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What Is a Family Trust? Key Types and How To Set One Up

A family Trust is a legal arrangement that lets you control how your assets are managed and passed on to your family. Keep reading to learn about the different types of family Trusts and what it takes to set one up.

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A woman sitting on a couch looking at documents laid out on a table with a calculator and notebooks.
Personal Property
7 min read
Should You Settle an Estate Without a Lawyer? What You Need To Know

Estate executors have specific legal obligations and rights. Estates are managed according to state-specific probate laws. Attempting to handle all this yourself involves a lot of research, and there are consequences if you get it wrong.

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A couple reviewing documents together
Legal Picks
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How Much Does a Prenup Cost? Can You Get One Online?

While couples may not consider the possibility of divorce, the national divorce rate is 2.9 per 1,000. A prenup may help avoid issues, but how much does it cost?

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A couple with a laptop and documents planning their estate.
Personal Property
5 min read
How Much Does Estate Planning Cost?
Quick overview of average estate planning fees: A basic will costs about $733. A living trust costs about $2,500. DIY options usually range from $0 to $500, but they do not include legal review. Costs can vary based on your location, the complexity of your estate, and how you choose to get help. The bigger long-term value is that proper estate planning can help your family avoid paying a percentage of the total estate in probate costs.
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A person works on a laptop in a stock room with boxes lining the shelves, choosing the right type of business address for LLC.
Small Business
7 min read
Business Address for LLC: How To Choose the Right Type
The business address you choose for your LLC appears on public documents, receives legal mail, and serves as the official location for your company. This guide breaks down the four main types of addresses you can use and the advantages and limitations of each.
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A woman sitting in her living room planning to use a quitclaim deed.
Personal Property
6 min read
Quitclaim Deed: What It Is + How To Use One
Owning a property is one of life's greatest achievements, but sometimes you may need to transfer that property via a quitclaim deed to someone or protect it through an entity. Learn what a quitclaim deed is, when and how you can use it, its risks, and possible tax benefits.
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A mother and daughter sit on their front step, talking about when probate is required.
Personal Property
5 min read
How To Know When Probate Is Required

Probate becomes necessary when someone dies without clearly stating who gets their property and assets. It may also help settle contested Wills, outstanding debts, or legally identify heirs if the decedent left no Will.

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Two men sit on the floor, leaning happily into one another as they consider reasons for a name change.
Legal Picks
5 min read
11 Reasons Why People Change Their Name

People change their name for many reasons including after a marriage or divorce. Here's the top 7 reasons people change their name.

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