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Not Changing Your Name After Marriage?
So you’ve officially tied the knot. You’ve been on your honeymoon and now you’re wondering whether you should change your name or not. Spouses neglect to change their name for a number of reasons and some even choose to compromise and hyphenate their last name and...
What Should You Do if You Witness Animal Cruelty?
A viral video has shocked and upset pet lovers online Recently, a hard-to-watch video has surfaced online revealing a man beating his dog in the back seat of his car outside a gas station in South Ft. Meyers, Florida. The Lee County Sherriff’s office filed a civil...
Does a Will Supersede a Trust?
Within estate planning, Trusts and Wills have important yet sometimes conflicting roles to play when it comes to managing an individual’s assets in the event of their incapacitation or death. During the process of execution of a Will or Trust, several questions can...
9 Tips for Landlords Leasing to Multiple Tenants
Renting a single-family home to multiple tenants has become increasingly popular, especially in college towns and neighborhoods with a high cost of living. The tenants save money, and the landlords can walk away with considerably more income than they would from a...
Who Needs to Sign a Lease?
As real estate prices continue to soar, more and more Americans are forced to rent. This means, of course, signing a lease. This is not as simple as it sounds, especially when there are multiple occupants in a single property. So, for the protection of landlords and...
Types of Wills—Which is Right for You?
When it comes to estate and end-of-life care planning, there are a lot of different types of Wills that you can choose from. It can be confusing trying to figure out which one is right for you. Still, choosing the right Will can impact your well-being, estate,...
Depp v. Heard Trial: What is Defamation? What You Should Know
Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial, explained It seems like all of America is tuning in to watch Johnny Depp and Amber Heard battle it out in a defamation trial to uncover the truth of abuse in their year-long marriage. While a lot has happened since the beginning of...
5 Things Elon Musk May Tweak on Twitter
Less censorship on Twitter It’s official: Elon Musk is buying Twitter for $44 billion in order to preserve free speech and limit censorship on the platform. Censorship is defined as “the suppression of any parts of books, films, news, etc., that are considered...
Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will?
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone the authority to make decisions on your behalf. This can include things like making financial decisions, handling business affairs, or managing your health care. But can a Power of Attorney change a Will? In...
What is Needed to Set Up a Trust?
When it comes to estate planning, one of the most important decisions you will make is whether to set up a Trust. A Trust can be a great way to protect your assets and ensure that your loved ones are taken care of after you're gone. But, what is needed to set up a...
How to Find Out if Someone Has a Will
When someone dies, their loved ones are often left to deal with the aftermath. This can be a difficult time, and it is often made even more complicated if the deceased person did not leave a Will. How a Will helps your family is very clear. This document outlines a...
Top 10 Tips for Small Business Week 2022
At LegalShield, we celebrate entrepreneurs every week, but we're particularly excited for Small Business Week 2022 from May 1-7. This year, the theme is Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship, in honor of the pivotal role small business owners have played...
DBA vs LLC—What’s the Difference?
When starting a business, one of the first decisions you have to make is what type of entity to form. There are a few different types of business structures to choose from, but two common formaitons are the DBA and LLC. In this DBA vs LLC article, we will discuss the...
How to Set Up an Estate Account
If a loved one has passed and you’ve been named as the executor of their estate, you might feel intimidated by what that might entail—and everything you have to do. For now, let’s just focus on one aspect of being an estate executor. If you’ve been wondering how to...
Cyberbullying on Social Media: 5 Tips for Prevention
Hailey Bieber begged people to stop cyberbullying her In a recent post, Hailey Bieber pleaded for cyber trolls to stop bullying her on social media, saying, “I beg of you, truly…I’m minding my business, I don’t do anything, I don’t say anything.” It’s no secret that...
7 Tips When Going Through Divorce
The pandemic has taken a toll on marriages It’s no secret that since the pandemic began in 2020, the world has taken on a lot of stress. Much of that tension falls on relationships and marriages, and there has been an uptick in divorces in recent years. In fact,...
Operating Agreement vs. Partnership Agreement: What’s The Difference?
So you’ve decided to launch and run your own business—congratulations! But before you pop the champagne and throw open your doors, it’s important to create a document that will serve as a list of rules by which your business will run. But before you break out your...
How to Buy an LLC
Let’s say you’re a business-minded entrepreneur, but you’re not interested in starting your own business so much as you’re interested in buying an existing one. If that sounds like you, you might be wondering how to buy an LLC. Buying an LLC can be a challenge, but...
Legal Responses & Consequences of Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying has become an all-too-common event in daily life. The Pew Research Center tells us that 66% of all Americans have witnessed online harassment, while 41% have experienced it themselves. Who are the bullies? They can be your classmates, co-workers or...
8 Tips for Rideshare Drivers to Protect Themselves
Passenger attacked driver over canceled rideshare A rideshare driver captured a disturbing video on his dashcam while driving one March night in southern Los Angeles – after arguing about a canceled ride, his passenger repeatedly attacked him. The driver received a...
Rise of Traffic Ticket Scams–How to Avoid Falling Victim
New scam demands cash via bogus traffic tickets Picture this: you receive a traffic ticket in the mail with a photo of your license plate – but you don’t remember ever running a red light? In fact, you don’t recall being at the stoplight reported on the date of the...
Do You Need a DBA With an LLC?
Many entrepreneurs decide to register their company as an LLC. Once they register their LLC, many wonder, do I need a DBA for my LLC? The short answer: No, an LLC does not require a DBA. However, there are good reasons to register a DBA with your LLC—and good reasons...
How to Add a DBA to an LLC in 3 Steps
Once you’ve finished setting up an LLC you may ask yourself, “Do I need a DBA for an LLC?” While it isn’t strictly necessary to do so, adding a DBA to an LLC can be a great opportunity to expand and diversify your company. Some even choose to operate multiple DBAs...
How to Find Out if Someone Has a Will Plus 6 Tips for Locating It
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way…to find out if it exists. Surprisingly, many people don’t let the people closest to them know where they keep one of the most important documents in their lives, their Last Will and Testament. Over the years, we’ve heard many...
7 Important Tips to Remember if You Receive a Traffic Ticket
Let’s face it, we’re all human, which means we can all make mistakes while driving. We may inadvertently speed, roll through a stop sign, or pick up that phone call from a family member. Getting pulled over by a police officer and being issued a ticket can not only be...
4 Things to Know About Online Sports Betting
Online sports betting gains momentum As millions of March Madness fans obsess over their brackets and huddle around TVs to watch some basketball, they will also be putting down cold hard cash on their favorite college teams. Online sports betting is now legal in...
5 Tips to Negotiate Rent Increases With Your Landlord
A Las Vegas tenant got hit with a costly rent spike A renter in Las Vegas woke up one day to quite an unfriendly notice—his rent would increase by a laughable amount: over six thousand dollars. This must be a joke, right? When he reached out to the landlord to ask for...
Does an LLC Need an EIN?
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business entity that offers significant benefits and protections to business owners. Whether you’re starting a brand-new business or forming an LLC for an existing company, it’s important to ask yourself this question: do I need...
Can an LLC Own Another LLC?
A limited liability company is a type of business set up under state law. Although each state has its own set of rules governing the establishment of an LLC, few states have restrictions on LLC requirements related to ownership. Therefore, a member can be an...
Pros and Cons of Owning an LLC
If you’re in the process of turning your business idea into a legal business entity, forming an LLC is an attractive option. A limited liability company (LLC) is a business entity that provides tax benefits and protects you from personal liability should anything...
How to Start the Legal Process of Selling Your House
Selling a home, just like buying one, is among the largest financial transactions you will undertake. It can also be the most stressful, given that you’re dealing with relocation at the same time. To help make it all go a bit easier, here are the ten essential steps...
How to Prepare Your Post-Tax Filing Checklist in 6 Steps
Tax filing season—everyone’s favorite time of the year! This year, try to make your life easier in the future by better preparing for filing season with this post-tax filing checklist. Use this IRS checklist for filing taxes to help you get ready early, protect...
Understanding the Small Claims Court Process in 5 Steps
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that sometimes, people don’t pay you what they owe. This, obviously, applies to so many situations, from late rent to contractually owed amounts to money owed for work done. There’s a perfect venue for such disputes, especially if the...
Small Business Tax Deductions Checklist for 2022
If you’re a small business owner, you look for every tax deduction you can take when it comes time to pay Uncle Sam. Which means rent, inventory, equipment depreciation, business miles—right? Unless some of those deductions are now ineligible, while others may have...
The Metaverse: 4 Legal Concerns to Be Aware Of
What is the metaverse? You may have heard tech pioneers like Mark Zuckerberg refer to the metaverse as “the future of the Internet.” What does that mean, exactly? What does that look like? In a nutshell, the metaverse is an immersive cyberspace made up of technologies...
9 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Attorney to Sell Your House
Many homebuyers find themselves asking, “Do I need a lawyer to sell my house?” While hiring a real estate attorney to help you navigate the home-selling process may seem like a luxury, and an expensive one at that, it may be essential. In fact, many states require...
What Is a LLC Registered Agent & How Can They Help Small Businesses?
As you go through the process of incorporating an LLC, you’ll find many references to registered agents, and will be required to provide information about your registered agent. But what is a registered agent? Let’s explore how they are instrumental in forming your...
What Is The Best Time of Year to Move?
Not all of us have the luxury of choosing when to move, but if you’re undecided on your moving date, there are many perks to moving in different seasons. You’re close to setting a moving date and you know your basic moving costs and you’re getting ready to pack up....
7 Ways to Legally Protect Your Small Business & Prevent Lawsuits
As a small business owner, you may be focused on cash flow and the coming quarter—not a lurking lawsuit that can shut your business down. Lawsuits devour time, money and even reputation. It’s enough to make you question how to protect your small business. There are,...
Do You Need a Will? Here’s Why You Need One
After a long day, you’d probably rather kick up your feet and watch Netflix than discuss what will happen if your cat Meatball outlives you. No one likes talking about Wills because no one likes thinking about death—and we don’t blame you. The world feels heavy and we...
Hiring a Tax Attorney? Here are 5 Legal Questions to Ask in the Interview
Even the coolest of cucumbers break into a sweat when the taxman comes a-knocking. Dealing with unresolved tax issues can be stressful and mistakes can be made by even the most well-intentioned people. Any mistake, no matter how small, can come back to haunt you. And...
10 Legal Requirements for Your Small Business Website
Maybe you’re just getting ready to launch your website or maybe it’s been live for some time now. Either way, we need to talk about compliance. There are many costly mistakes made by small businesses and failing to comply with the relevant website laws is indeed one...
International Women’s Day: Stand With Ukrainian Women
The battle between Russia and Ukraine On February 24, 2022, Russia bulldozed into Ukraine in a multi-pronged invasion that has left an eerie mark in European history books. Ukraine’s 44 million residents woke up to bombs, fighting, and brutal attacks against the...
How to Resolve Problems with Your Landlord
Most landlords and tenants are respectful and appropriate, but sometimes common landlord/tenant issues arise that demand a fair resolution. There are several methods you can utilize to resolve problems with your landlord. Renters feel comfortable approaching landlords...
Understanding Your Rights as a Taxpayer During an IRS Audit
Nobody likes paying taxes. Chances are, you get a little nervous when you think about the upcoming tax season. Maybe you’re worried that your math will come out wrong. Perhaps you’re confused about whether the tools for your freelance job count as business expenses or...
4 Valid Reasons a Landlord Can Evict a Tenant
Eviction is not something any landlord wants to pursue. Understanding the legal eviction process–including writing an eviction letter can be a job unto itself. It’s enough to make landlords look the other way on minor violations. After all, the issue must be greater...
Doing Taxes for Your Small Business: Tax Attorney vs. CPA
When it comes to getting help with your taxes, there are a variety of options available depending on your needs and budget. A quick Google search uncovers that the two most common options are CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) and tax lawyers. But when should you...
What Does it Mean to Be an LLC?
When considering business entities, LLCs are one of the more popular formation options, and for good reason. Creating an LLC offers tremendous benefits to businesses, and their advantages far outweigh any potential drawbacks. Let’s discover the answer to the question...
How to Get a Name Change: The Legal Procedure to Change Your Name
There’s a reason you feel irked when someone gets your name wrong—your name is an important part of your identity. Your name may represent your culture, your community, your personal identity, your familial ties and even a connection to your ancestors. Your name...
4 Reasons Why We Hate Lawyers
How many times have you heard someone utter the phrase, “I hate lawyers!”? From John Milton—Al Pacino’s character in The Devil’s Advocate—to Gene Hackman’s portrayal of Avery Tolar in The Firm, to Bob Odenkirk’s depiction of Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad, lawyers are...
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