Legal Learning Center

An executor is always a type of personal representative, but a personal representative isn't always an executor. Learn about the differences and what each does.

A Living Trust lets you decide now what happens to your home, savings, and other assets when you die.

Setting up a Trust creates the container for the assets, and funding it is how the assets actually get into the Trust.

Writing your own will comes with costs you may not be aware of. Learn everything you need to know about creating a DIY will and how it compares to using a lawyer.

Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy typically costs between $1,000 and $3,500. That includes fixed court fees, mandatory education courses, and variable attorney fees.

A new LegalShield study reveals what most of us already suspect but rarely say out loud: getting ripped off hurts, and the embarrassment that follows keeps people from doing much about it.

Let's walk through how much it costs to change your name by situation, what you'll pay to update your documents, and how to keep your total expenses as low as possible.

Before you decide what to do about a traffic ticket, take a breath and seek some advice. Every situation is different, so ask a lawyer to explain your options.

Custody describes the rights of parents, and can become an issue during separations or other court proceedings. Guardianship can be granted by the court to non-parents and isn’t mutually exclusive with custody.

If you want to do business under a name that isn't your own legal name or your LLC's registered name, you need a trade name, also known as a doing business as (DBA) name.

A consulting agreement is a contract between a service provider, such as an independent contractor, and a recipient.

Hold harmless agreements can help reduce a business's liability by having signatories accept a certain amount of risk.

If you are filing a claim in small claims court, you should know how to prepare & what to expect during processing.

Meghan and Harry's interview with Oprah has started new conversations about bullying. Though you may not be Royal, you can still combat bullying in everyday life with these tips.

Frivolous lawsuits have become way too common in the United States, and taxpayers are left holding the bill. Learn what you can do to combat this.

Trying to stay on top of your business’ cybersecurity can be challenging, which is why LegalShield has plans to help small and medium-sized businesses. Learn more today!