Personal Property

How To Add a Name to a Deed: A 5-Step Guide

Learn how to add a name to a deed with this guide. We explain the steps, the forms you need, and when to talk to a lawyer to protect your home.

How to Buy Out a Sibling on Shared Real Estate: 8 Simple Steps

Losing a parent is emotional, and deciding what to do with their home adds to the stress. A lawyer can help you focus on legal issues, avoid conflict, and protect your interests.

What Are Probate Loans & Should You Get One?

Probate loans offer a quick way to get cash using your inheritance as collateral for the money you’re borrowing. While they could be helpful, there are potential drawbacks to know about.

Divorce Without a Lawyer: When & How To Do It

Can you get a divorce without a lawyer? Learn when it makes sense, how to do it, and how to protect yourself with help from LegalShield provider lawyers.

Should You Settle an Estate Without a Lawyer? What You Need To Know

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.

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 help you with your search.

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.

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.

What Is a Lease Agreement for an Apartment?

Many young people and college students lease apartments. Learn from LegalShield what to look for in a lease and what to do when issues arise.

Title Search: Why You Need It and How It Works

There are a variety of ways to conduct a title search for a property. There are also free methods. Learn how to do a title search on a property.

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.

3 Things You Need To Know Before Using AI For Health Advice

LLMs can now review consumer health information and give treatment recommendations. Here are 3 things lawyers say you need to know before disclosing medial information to LLMs.

How To Negotiate a Rent Increase With Your Landlord: 9 Tips

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.