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Personal & Family

yellow house with a house for sale by owner sign in the front yard
June 10, 2025
12 min read
Selling your home without an agent? Learn what goes into a for sale by owner contract and how to protect yourself legally.
sign reading home under contract in front of house for sale
June 5, 2025
11 min read
At closing, your earnest money usually goes toward your down payment or closing costs. Here’s what to expect and how it works.
A special needs child in a wheelchair with parents at a playgrounds
June 2, 2025
9 min read
Special needs trust violations can risk benefits and legal trouble. Find out what to avoid and how to stay compliant.

Small Business

small business owner doing an opening ribbon-cutting for her new small business she has registered
May 20, 2025
8 min read
Starting a business? Learn how to register your small business, from choosing a name to filing legal paperwork and getting an EIN.
Small business owner standing in the doorway of his business contemplating selling his business
May 1, 2025
11 min read
Selling a business by owner? Discover how to value, market, and close the sale while avoiding common mistakes.
Female business owner talking to her lawyer about her small business legal structure
April 15, 2025
10 min read
Not sure if an LLP or LLC is right for your business? Learn the key differences, pros, and cons to make an informed decision.

Identity Theft

Illustration of human genetic data
March 27, 2025
6 min read
Get legal guidance on the 23andMe bankruptcy, why it matters, and steps you should consider taking to help protect your personal information.
Red hearts rising from phone held by someone commuting online.
September 4, 2017
2 min read
Avoid a romance scam by following these tips.