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Holiday Scams: How to Spot Fraudulent Schemes and What to Do if You Fall Victim
Financial fraud, identity theft, and other harmful crimes can happen to you in a moment’s notice during this busy holiday season . Holiday scammers are working overtime to steal your information, so we’ve got some important tips on scams to watch out for. What are...
Your Guide to Consumer Protection Laws: How to Handle a Damaged Holiday Purchase
In the back of your mind, you may be asking some practical questions about holiday shopping tips. What can you do if you purchase a faulty product or damaged goods arrive at your door? If the wrong item is delivered, what are your rights? Knowing your consumer rights...
Signing a Daycare Contract
If you are a busy parent of a small child, you know how essential daycare can be to make your family’s life easier! As you drop your little one off for the day, you want to rest easy knowing they are in good hands. A daycare contract is critically important for you...
Why College Students Need a Durable Power of Attorney
Parents of college students know how stressful it can be to have a child away at school. Whether it’s the beginning of their university adventure or they are seasoned under-grads, it’s never too late for you to help your child with their financial and medical needs,...
Should a Married Couple Create a Joint Will?
A Will is one of the most crucial legal documents you can have in place. It allows you to help protect your loved ones, establish who gets your assets, designate donations and property distribution, and make other critical decisions for after your passing. If you are...
Government Shutdown 2023: What Does it Mean for You?
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news, you have probably heard that our country recently avoided a government shutdown. However, the fact that we did not experience a government shutdown in October does not mean we will avoid one entirely. By the end of 2023, we...
How to Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness
Student loans. What a frightening phrase to read! Have you been desperately scanning the internet, searching for answers to questions like, “Student loan forgiveness 2023” and “How to get student loan forgiveness?” It can be a daunting task to even start the search...
Preventing Elder Financial Exploitation
We know that as people age, they can become the targets of scams, identity theft, and other life-altering crimes. Financial exploitation is one common threat that plagues the elderly. In fact, it is one of the top five types of elder victimization, according to a 2020...
Elder Law: Top 5 Things to be Aware Of
Keep elder family members legally protected by being informed about elder law. See how LegalShield's plans help you answer tough legal questions. Elder law is a general term for a very important area of legal practice. You may wonder when, why, and how it may apply to...
What is a Common Law Marriage?
If you are in love with someone, you may be wondering about your options as you plan to start your life together. Legal marriage is not always the preferable fit for some couples. If you are seeking an official relationship status without the paperwork, you may aim...
Common Legal Questions to Ask Following a Hurricane
Photo above: Hurricane Idalia gradually intensifying on the morning of August 29, 2023. ABI imagery from NOAA's GOES-16 Satellite (Source: Wikipedia). After a hurricane makes landfall, you probably have a lot of questions about insurance and repairs. Understanding the...
Living Trust vs Will: What’s the Difference?
Whether you have planned your estate or you haven’t even thought about that process yet, you have probably still heard the terms “Will” and “Living Trust.” These phrases may confuse you. After all, what is a Will? What is a Living Trust? Which is better—Living Trust...
What is a Trust?
A Trust is a relationship in which one party (grantor) gives a second party (trustee) the right to hold title to property or assets for the benefit of a third party (beneficiary). So what does this mean? Are you concerned about the future of your estate? Perhaps you...
How to File for Divorce
Nobody plans to get divorced when they first marry each other. But over time, things happen to cause huge rifts in the marriage. Many couples find themselves blindsided when divorce becomes a serious concern. No matter why divorce happens, it can be complicated,...
Supporting Maui Wildfire Recovery Efforts
Photo credit: Pacific Missile Range Facility contractors Albert Niau-Kanahele and David Planas move donations to be shipped to Maui to help wildfire victims, at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2023. PMRF, located on the island of Kauai, began...
Student Privacy Laws: What are Your Rights?
Going to school means paperwork! Students must sign multiple documents to enroll, qualify for scholarships, sign up for classes, travel for coursework, and more. With all those official signatures and private information floating around, you want to make sure your...
Will(ful) Neglect: Do Americans Have the Wills They Deserve?
A Last Will and Testament prepares for the inevitable. A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that provides who is to receive your property after your death, who will administer your estate, who will serve as guardian to your children, and many other...
Estate Planning Guide – Everything You Need to Know
Planning the future of your estate is a huge endeavor! Before you start searching “estate planning for dummies” on the internet, check out our comprehensive Estate Planning Guide (PDF). We know the estate planning process can be confusing. That’s why we’ve compiled...
Make-A-Will Month Provider Firm Webinar Schedule
Updated Aug. 14, 2023 Creating a Will is the smartest way to stay in control over who gets your property, who administers your estate, and who will care for your children. This Make-A-Will Month, LegalShield members can join our provider law firms for webinars or...
Real Estate Housing Market 2023 – What You Need to Know
The US housing market has been a wild ride for the last few years. If you’ve been keeping up with real estate market news, you know that it is difficult to make an accurate housing market forecast. But homeowners, buyers, sellers, landlords, brokers and more are all...
Do You Need Moving Insurance?
Moving is a huge project, even if you are just moving across the street. If you are hiring movers to help, that adds a whole new layer of complexity. Movers are professionals, but accidents can still happen. Getting insurance for moving will help protect you from high...
Tips for Moving—Start Your Moving Process Right
Getting ready to move into a new state or even across the country? You’ve got your moving checklist full of items to pack, last-minute things to do, and where to gas up as you travel. But even moving to a new house in the same town is a big ordeal. So moving out of...
What is a Maiden Name vs a Married Name
Marriage can change everything. When people wed each other, they begin sharing bills, responsibilities, joys, sorrows, and everything else that life brings. In many cases, the married couples will even share the same last name. Often, the woman in a marriage is the...
What is Renters Insurance and Why is it So Important?
If you are renting your home, you already know about the struggles that renters face. You may have dealt with leaky pipes, A/C problems, issues with the rent, landlord/tenant arguments and more. But renters insurance might be something you have not thought much about....
The History of Gay Marriage
At LegalShield, our mission is to make access to justice available for all. We want to give people the legal access they deserve, when life throws legal concerns their way. We’ve assisted millions of people and businesses in protecting their rights for over 50 years....
How to Negotiate a Lease
The Big Question: Can You Negotiate a Lease? You’re a business owner looking for a bigger, more prominent place to run your business. Or maybe you want to open a store in a new location. Or perhaps you need a new car, but you don’t want to buy one outright. You’ve got...
How Will Artificial Intelligence Change the Justice System?
By now, many of us know a little about AI (artificial intelligence), but what does AI stand for and why is it important for us? We’ve seen films about robots and computers becoming self-aware and either trying to save or destroy the world. We’ve heard about robotic...
Legal Tips for Blended Families
What is a blended family? When two partners with children of their own marry each other, they create a blended family. Blended families are becoming more and more common in the U.S. While these types of families can be just as stable as any other type of family, they...
What Do You Need a Wedding Contract For?
You and your partner have decided to tie the knot! You feel like you’re floating as you begin the process of finding the perfect venue and vendors for your wedding day. From location and clothing to food and music, you know everything is going to be perfect. But soon,...
What Is Wedding Insurance? Why Do You Need It?
Picture this: You’ve rented a beautiful venue for the wedding of your dreams. You arrive the day before your wedding to decorate and make it perfect. But you discover that the kitchen flooded overnight! You bring in some fans and try to make do. Later that same day, a...
Celebrate Small Business Week 2023
At LegalShield, we support entrepreneurs every day, but we’re particularly excited about Small Business Week 2023 from April 30 – May 6. Small business owners and communities across the country are invited to participate in National Small Business Week and support the...
What is Digital Real Estate & How Does it Work?
Everything you need to know about the wide world of digital real estate Most of us have heard of real estate before. It’s a parcel of land that you can own, as well as the structures and natural resources that come with it. So, what is digital real estate? It is the...
What Is a Prenup? (And Do You Need One?)
If you are considering marriage, you have probably heard about a prenup by now. Perhaps you are trying to decide if it is a good choice for you and your future partner. This means you have questions: What is a prenup? What does it do? How do you get a prenup? How much...
The Future of Legal Services: Lawyers by Subscription?
Interview with LegalShield CEO Warren Schlichting on the Is That Even Legal? Podcast “The law impacts almost everything we do, several times a day. Sometimes we break the law and don’t even know it! Attorney Bob Sewell explores what is legal in today’s society...
Writing a Will Made Easy: LegalShield Guided Questionnaire
Estate planning. Writing a will. End-of-life decisions. These are topics that nobody really wants to think about. Young and old alike, people tend to avoid dealing with these major legal issues, even though everyone will have to face them at some point. How do you...
How to File a Tax Extension
Taxes, taxes, taxes. Around this time of year, taxes seem to be all you can think about. But even if they are constantly on your mind, it’s easy to miss the window when you are supposed to file the paperwork. What happens if you miss the deadline to file your tax...
Will Child Tax Credit Payments Continue in 2023?
Here's what parents need to know Taxes can be confusing enough, but if you are a parent, tax season can bring up an entirely new batch of questions. What is the Child Tax Credit? Will payments continue in 2023? Do you qualify? How much can you claim for each of your...
Estate Planning Tips: Understand & Reduce Your Estate Taxes
Estate planning is a general term that can apply to many different areas of life. However, in its broadest sense, estate planning is the transfer of responsibility and ownership over property to parties legally obligated to respect the wishes of the original property...
How to File Your Own Small Business Taxes
Filing taxes as a small business You are a hard-working business owner. You probably have deadlines to meet, employees to work with, rent to pay, and a hundred other things to think about on a daily basis. Tax season can creep up on even the most detailed business...
How to File an Amended Tax Return, When to Do It & How to Check It
Have you already filed your tax return but found out you made a mistake or left something out? There’s no reason to be alarmed! The bright side is that the IRS offers the opportunity to file an amended tax return. Here, you’ll find a step-by-step guide on when to file...
4 Tips for Online Tax Filing
It’s that time of year again! When you put your best procrastination skills to work by delaying your tax return. That’s right, it’s tax season! This season can be a stressful time for many people, especially if you're unsure how to navigate the tax code. For decades,...
Enhancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with LegalShield
At LegalShield, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are at the heart of our mission to protect and empower people with equal access to the tools and services needed to live a just and secure life. What We Do We create products that improve and empower the lives of...
Do You Have the Security You Deserve in 2023?
Happy New Year! Do you have any New Year's resolutions? Many folks are declaring that 2023 will be the year in which they take better care of themselves physically, emotionally and financially. Others have decided to make 2023 the year of relaxation—to focus only on...
Porch Pirates at Large – How to Fight for Your Stolen Deliveries
It’s that time of year again—the season when everybody starts shopping for the holidays! Whether you are seeking gifts for friends and family or want to treat yourself to a cool new gadget, you are probably planning to look online for the best deals of the day. It’s...
Legal Tips for Traveling this Holiday Season
The holidays are here again! Thanks to a safer travel environment this year, many people are planning to visit friends and family this holiday season. Are you one of them? If so, you are probably busy checking calendars, booking tickets, and packing gifts and...
Your Guide to Employee Rights
When it comes to work, everyone expects to be treated fairly and enjoy the work they’ve been hired to do. But unfortunately, many Americans are subject to cruel and illegal treatment by their employers. Whether it’s wrongful termination or sexual harassment, or many...
Wrongful Termination: What is it?
Employees are sometimes wrongfully terminated from their jobs. This can happen for a number of reasons, such as discrimination, retaliation, or simply because the employer wants to get rid of the employee. If you have been wrongfully fired from your job, there are a...
Random Drug Testing at Work. What are Your Rights?
It's no secret that random drug testing is becoming increasingly common in workplaces across the United States. Since federal laws mandated employer-issued drug guidelines in 1988, companies across the country have rushed into compliance. But what are your rights when...
7 Legal Tips for Real Halloween Scares
Be forewarned: on the night of October 31, you’ll have witches, werewolves, vampires—all manner of monsters banging down your door. Then, again, most won’t be older than nine and can be easily pacified with candy. Yes, Halloween is here, giving kids of all ages a...
Employee Privacy Laws
American employees have certain privacy rights when it comes to their employment. This includes the right to keep their personal emails private, the right not to be spied on, and the right to keep their social media profiles private. In this chapter, we discuss...
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