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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...
Paid Vacation Rights for Employees and How They are Changing the Workplace
The United States is one of the only developed countries that doesn’t require employers to guarantee paid vacation days. While employers have the right to set vacation days with employees according to their own policies and discretion, there are rules they must...
These are the Laws that Protect U.S. Employees in the Workplace
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, there were few laws that protected workers in the United States. As time progressed, labor unions, the federal government, and the Supreme Court demanded, passed and upheld labor laws to end employee exploitation. Still, people...
Overemployment Could Be Here to Stay, Here’s What You Should Know
Due to so many different circumstances, people across the United States are beginning to work two jobs to reach their financial goals, save for the future, and achieve employment flexibility. This phenomenon is known as overemployment, and it’s not an entirely new...
13 Types of Discrimination in the Workplace
Discrimination in the workplace can take many different forms. You may be treated unfairly because of your gender, race, age, or religion. You might not get hired because you have a disability or are a member of the LGBTQ+ community. No matter what form it takes,...
My Maternity Leave Rights
For almost all American women, pregnancy is an amazing, life-changing moment. For many women, their jobs accommodate them with maternity leave up until and after delivery. But unfortunately, accessing maternity leave can be problematic for some. If your employer...
Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know
President Biden announced a plan to move forward with canceling thousands in federal student loan debt, plus an extension on the student loan payment pause. While this announcement brings many Americans a financial sigh of relief, it also prompts questions. Let’s...
Can You be Removed from a Deed Without Consent?
Can you remove someone from a deed? The general answer is yes—but you need the person’s permission. However, there are certain situations where you can remove someone from a deed without their authorization. Whether you have the person’s consent or not, you should...
4 Reasons Expecting Parents Need an Estate Plan
Did you know that August is National Make a Will Month? Having an estate plan is so important, and in this article, we’re diving deeper into why it’s a good idea for expecting parents to set up a Will before their child is born. Experts recommend creating an estate...
Auto Theft is on the Rise; 7 Tips to Protect Your Vehicle
A viral social trend is causing dramatic spikes in car theft Cities across the U.S. are suddenly seeing a dramatic uptick in auto theft, and many believe this hike is linked to a viral social craze. In the video, a person demonstrates how to start a car without a key...
Back to School: Everything Parents Need to Know This Year
COVID-19 and back to school 2022 Backpacks, check. School supplies, check. But what else do you need to cross off to make sure your child is prepared for a safe and healthy school year? Over the past few years, the pandemic has changed a lot within schools, and...
Yes, You Can Change Your Last Name Without Getting Married
“What’s in a name?” The answer is: a lot! Our names are a major part of our identities and follow us wherever we go. Reasons for a name change other than marriage The reality is, that you may want to change your given name for a variety of non-marriage-related reasons...
4 Inflation Tips for Navigating Back to School Shopping
School is officially back in session or just around the corner for many American students, and families are feeling the stressful surge of inflation as they head to big retailers for pencils, backpacks, and other classroom needs. According to a national survey from...
How to Change Your Child’s Last Name
You might want to change your child’s last name for a number of reasons. For example, you or your spouse may have kids from a previous marriage, and you’d like them to have the new spouse’s last name. Or maybe your child’s biological parents did not raise them, and...
Do Prenups Hold Up in Court?
Nothing says 'romance' like negotiating a prenuptial agreement in the months leading up to your wedding, right? But, as awkward as it may seem, negotiating a prenuptial agreement with your future spouse is practical and a good idea, particularly if one spouse has more...
Signing a Prenup? Here are 14 Things to Consider
Planning for a wedding and divorce at the same time might feel like you’re setting yourself up for failure. However, financial experts will tell you getting a prenup can strengthen a marriage by getting future spouses to agree on essential money matters ahead of time,...
How to Place a Lien on a Property
So you want to know how to place a lien on a property? Liens come about because someone owes you money and refuses to pay or only partially pays. Make no mistake, they take time—they don’t happen overnight, and different jurisdictions have different laws governing...
Do I Need An Operating Agreement for My LLC?
An operating agreement, one of an LLC’s (limited liability company) most important legal documents, should be one of the first documents you create when you form your LLC. So, does an operating agreement need to be notarized? Drumroll please . . . the answer is: no!...
5 Potential Risks of Passing Without a Will
Actor Chadwick Boseman passed without a Will Beloved actor Chadwick Boseman, AKA the star of Black Panther, has passed away after a battle to colon cancer. Due to the unpredictable nature of his death, Boseman died without a Will, leaving the court to decide who will...
5 Travel Tips for Separated or Divorced Co-Parents
It’s the last leg of the summer before school starts up again, and for many families, this means it’s time to start packing for that long-awaited vacation! When you’re co-parenting during the summer, though, preparing for a trip with the kids is a bit more extensive....
How Much Does a Prenup Cost?
In 2020, 45.1% of U.S. marriages ended in divorce, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is not a statistic couples want to consider on their wedding day, but if they wind up in divorce court, they may wish they had signed a prenup...
How to Fight a Lien on Your Property
Here’s a scenario many homeowners are familiar with: you hire a contractor for a much-needed remodel, but they don’t deliver on the work. So, you don’t want to pay. The contractor then tries to force payment by placing a mechanic’s lien on your property, and now your...
How to Do a Title Search: 6 Steps
Finding the perfect home for your family can feel like a dream come true. Buying it, however, might present a very different experience, especially in the current market. Will you be outbid? If so, can you bid higher? This, most likely, will be the largest purchase of...
Who Can Put a Lien On a House?
We like to think our home is our castle. But that is not always the case, particularly when a lien has been placed on your property, and you are the last to know. To be fair, a lien is placed to collect an unpaid debt, but that does not mean your own home should be...
Outcomes from the Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Last month, the Supreme Court made one of the most polarizing decisions in recent SCOTUS history to overturn a ruling on a famous 1973 lawsuit, Roe v. Wade. Where did this decision come from? What’s the history of Roe v. Wade? What will be the impact of this decision?...
Removing a Name From a Property Title
So you want to know how to remove a name from a property title? There are a few reasons why people may want to do so—for example, a death in the family, getting divorced, a real estate transaction, or some other big life change. But first, let’s back up for a moment....
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