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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6 min read
How to Sign as a Power of Attorney Agent to Represent a Loved One

Signing as a POA Agent is more than just jotting down your signature. Banks, title companies, healthcare providers, and similar entities might reject documents if the signature doesn’t clearly show that you’re signing for the other person.

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6 min read
Woman looking at bills wondering how she is going to repair her credit
10 min read
How to Repair Your Credit: FAQs on Disputes and Collections
  • You can order a free copy of your credit report on AnnualCreditReport.com.
  • Filing disputes with the three credit bureaus could remove false, negative information from your report
  • A pay-for-delete letter could help remove collection accounts from your record
  • A goodwill letter could help remove smaller negative circumstances, like past due balances, from your record
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10 min read
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10 min read
How To Pay Yourself From An LLC and Related Tax Considerations

While this guide gives you useful information about paying yourself from an LLC, it is recommended that you consult with a CPA or an accountant so your LLC is set up with the best tax classification to meet your needs and maintain compliance with IRS regulations.

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10 min read
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8 min read
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.

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8 min read
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