What Does a Copyright Protect? Key Insights for Small Businesses Working with Freelancers If you are a small business, it’s likely that you have already worked with or will soon work with a freelancer. From design logos to sales pitches or renovations, you may need to outsource important work to contractors who know how to [...]
Data Breached? How to Regain Control After Your Personal Information Becomes Exposed Data breaches can expose sensitive information, leading to devastating consequences like identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorized account access.Unsurprisingly, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, continuing to exploit vulnerabilities in both businesses and personal data systems. What’s so unsettling is that these massive data [...]
4 Types of Power of Attorney: Securing Your Health and Finances You’ve likely heard the term “Power of Attorney” (POA) many times. But do you really need a Power of Attorney? In a world where unexpected situations can arise at any moment, understanding the different types of Power of Attorney—whether for healthcare, financial, or legal [...]
Applying for Business Permits Online Made Easy Almost every business must have permits to operate legally. Identifying the permits you need and applying for them correctly is infinitely easier with LegalShield. The difference between permits and licenses While similar, licenses and permits are different. Understanding the differences between the two is the first step in [...]
Scammers love to take advantage of this hectic school season. They can easily slip under the radar and steal personal information. Then, they can use the identity and other private data to make purchases, sign up for services, or sell personal information to other bad actors. This can all happen before the person even knows [...]
Severance pay can be complicated to understand, with a lot of emotional and legal issues to work through. However, it’s important for you to know that severance pay is payment that you receive upon termination that is not due to misconduct on your part as the employee. It is usually due to a Reduction in [...]
At LegalShield, we enjoy strong working relationships with our provider law firms. Fiffik Law is one of the amazing law firms that offers their services to make legal help affordable and accessible for our LegalShield Members. They have granted us their permission to republish their post, “Estate Planning Considerations for Small Business Owners.” Who better [...]
Americans’ attitudes towards Wills are shifting: New survey reveals surprising trends Estate planning is undergoing a significant transformation, with LegalShield’s recent survey uncovering noteworthy changes in how Americans approach preparing Wills. The survey highlights a significant 20% bump in the number of prepared Wills compared to last year, signaling a growing awareness of the importance [...]
Have you ever been shopping online and been faced with a check-out screen, offering for you to pay off your purchase in installments? That means you have been given the option to Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL). A BNPL plan lets you access your purchased item while paying it off over time. It appears to [...]
Almost every business must have permits to operate legally. Identifying the permits you need and applying for them correctly is infinitely easier with LegalShield. The difference between permits and licenses While similar, licenses and permits are different. Understanding the differences between the two is the first step in identifying the permits your business needs. Licenses [...]
Ever misplaced your smartphone—even briefly? It’s a scary feeling. Now, imagine your smartphone being lost for good. All your contacts, photos, videos, voicemails, apps, social media accounts, and search history are suddenly inaccessible. Your ability to call, email, text, and video chat is gone. This vulnerability is why smartphones have become prime targets for hackers. [...]
Estate planning is a crucial step in ensuring that your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes after you pass away. Two primary tools in this process are Living Trusts and Wills. Understanding the differences between these documents can be confusing, yet knowing the ins and outs is essential for effective estate planning. [...]
Signing a lease checklist Committing to a living arrangement is a major decision - one for which you need to be prepared and there’s a lot to consider when signing a lease. HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING TO LEASE: - Read and understand the terms of the lease. Make sure [...]
How to Spot and Avoid Travel Scams As travel season peaks, fraudsters ramp up their efforts to deceive unsuspecting travelers. Being informed, proactive, and vigilant are ways to protect you and your family’s vacation travel. Here are key travel scams to watch out for: 1. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) rental scams With the rising popularity of P2P [...]
2024 Small Business Debt Collection Options Picture this: a client pays your small business to do a customized service or create a specific product for them. You pour your heart and soul into this project. But once you have delivered the finished product, the client never pays! You wait a while before sending a few [...]
