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 [...]
Buying a Home for the First Time? How Real Estate Industry Changes Could Impact Buying Power If you are in the market to buy a house, chances are you have heard about the recent settlement agreed upon by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that throws out a 1990 rule that required agents to offer [...]
Share: Housing valuations continue to climb, which means home equity has soared for homeowners… unless someone commits identity theft to steal that equity. Home equity theft, deed theft and title theft are on the rise, and many real estate and government officials fear it could have a major impact on homeowners in hotspots across the [...]
Estate owners want to be sure that all their assets are taken care of after their death. How can estate owners be sure that their money will be properly looked after, even when they are gone? They will likely appoint an executor to manage their estate for them. If you’ve been designated as someone’s executor [...]
