Elyse Dillard
Content Specialist at LegalShield

Elyse Dillard

Content Specialist at LegalShield, creating educational resources about legal and consumer protection topics. She focuses on making complex legal and financial concepts accessible to readers and has contributed to various educational articles on consumer rights and protections.
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A woman preparing to ship products for the small business she owns.
Small Business
7 min read
Should I Be My Own Registered Agent For An LLC? Why & Why Not
You can hire a registered agent service or serve as your own to be the official contact point for your company. The question is, should you be your own registered agent? We'll explain exactly what a registered agent does — receiving critical correspondence related to your business — and help you decide whether serving as your own agent or hiring a professional service is right for you.
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7 min read
A woman signing a Power of Attorney
Personal Property
6 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Get a Power of Attorney?
The cost of a Power of Attorney can vary from as little as no cost for an online form to hundreds of dollars per hour for an experienced lawyer. The good news is that there are other affordable, customizable options.
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6 min read
An older couple reviewing documents
Personal Property
4 min read
Are Wills Public Record? How Do I Find a Will?

Wondering how to you find out if a Will exists for a deceased person and where it might be found? Here are 6 tips to locating someone's Will.

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4 min read
A man works on a laptop
Small Business
10 min read
How To Start an LLC in Michigan in 7 Steps
This guide shows you how to start an LLC in Michigan from start to finish, and how LegalShield can help. You'll learn how to pick a name, file the right paperwork, and keep your LLC in good standing year after year.
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10 min read
A woman removing her wedding ring.
Legal Picks
7 min read
How Does a Divorce Work? 10 Steps That Explain the Process

<p>In most states, to get a divorce:</p><ul><li>At least one spouse has to be a resident of the state where the divorce is filed.&nbsp;</li><li>One spouse must file a petition for divorce stating the reason for the divorce.</li><li>A judge will sign a written court order (also referred to as a divorce decree) granting the divorce.</li></ul>

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7 min read
A woman reviewing a Letter of Testamentary.
Personal Property
5 min read
Letter of Testamentary: What It Is + How To Get One
A letter of testamentary is a probate court-issued document that gives the executor of an estate the authority to manage that estate. The probate court will issue a letter of testamentary after it appoints you as the executor.
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5 min read
Two women review a business contract.
Small Business
5 min read
What Is an LLC?: Benefits, Considerations, and How To Form One
A limited liability company (LLC) is a type of business entity that entrepreneurs can create to both own and run their business. LLCs offer protection against personal liability for business debts, lawsuits, and obligations, provided everything is formed and operated correctly.
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5 min read
Four people in conversation; two in the foreground facing away, having a conversation about PLLCs vs. LLCs.
Small Business
10 min read
PLLC vs. LLC: Key Differences, Benefits + How To Form Each
For licensed professionals like doctors, lawyers, and accountants, the choice often comes down to PLLC vs. LLC. Both offer liability protection, but they serve different purposes depending on your profession and your state.
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10 min read
A couple signs a real estate purchase agreement.
Personal Property
6 min read
What Is a Real Estate Purchase Agreement?

A real estate purchase agreement is a contract between a home buyer and seller that outlines the details of a home sale transaction.

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6 min read
A tenant asking what it means to sign a lease.
Personal Property
5 min read
What Does Signing a Lease Mean?

Do all roommates or tenants in a rental property need to sign the lease? Learn more about who's name must be on a rental lease and why.

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5 min read
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