Personal & Family

ABCs of Estate Planning for Your Home
You can take care of your possessions and loved ones—even after your passing! Creating a Will ensures that your wishes will be met with care.

What Happens to Your Child if You Don't Have a Will?
You can take good care of your child after your death by ensuring they are in your Will now. A Will lets you lay out your clear wishes for your child's care.

When is the Best Time to Sell My Home?
You want to know if now is the best time to sell your home. Your LegalShield lawyer can help you decide on the best course of action to take.

Creating Your Will With LegalShield
As a LegalShield Member, you can create a will with our simple, streamlined process. Discover considerations when making a will and more. Learn more.

5 Tips to Ensure a Smooth Home Purchase
Before you buy that house, learn about your options and requirements. LegalShield helps you with advice, document review and more.

Home Buying for First Timers
Is it your first time to buy a home? Follow these basic guidelines so you can go through the process with confidence!

5 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Your Home
There's a lot that goes into selling your home, and many pitfalls to avoid. LegalShield attorneys are here to help you through the home selling process.

How Are Child Custody Arrangements Made?
Trying to figure out child custody arrangements? Your LegalShield attorney can give guidance and help work out the details for your family.

What is the Process to Adopt a Child?
Are you thinking about legally adopting a child? Learn more about the legal adoption process to help you make decisions. Start the process to adopt a child!

How To Change a Custody Order
Learn how to go about changing a custody order and the reasons a judge will consider changing custody orders.

2 Very Important Types of Power of Attorney
Having Financial and Healthcare Power of Attorneys can be benefiical in several ways. LegalShield breaks down how these roles work and their differences.

Types of Guardianship & What Will Work for You
Understanding the types of guardianship you'll have to choose from for adults and minors will help you make the best decision. Here's what you need to know.

What Rights & Responsibilities Do Adoptive Parents Have?
You're adopting a child—congrats! You want to be in the know about adoptive parents rights & responsibilities to your child. We've got you covered.

What is a Legal Guardianship & What is its Purpose?
Deciding on guardianship for your loved one can involve several considerations. Learn from LegalShield what a legal guardianship is and its purpose.

Understanding Traffic Tickets and How to Fight Them
Receiving a traffic ticket is no fun. LegalShield can provide guidance and advice on fighting traffic tickets and the impact of serious infractions. Learn more.

Protect Credit & Manage Debt Amid COVID-19
Businesses now question how to pay expenses during COVID-19, or whether to seek additional means. LegalShield shares questions & answers for small businesses.

Legal & IDT Benefits Protect Amid COVID-19
Coronavirus has brought a greater need for your employees to have legal and identity protection as benefits. Here are the reasons to not panic, but be prepared.

Coronavirus: Bankruptcy Considerations
Choosing to file for bankruptcy is a difficult decision, but it’s one many face as COVID-19 leaves them too far in debt. LegalShield breaks down bankruptcy.

CARES Act: What Does it Mean For Your Business?
The CARES Act passed by Congress aims to provide assistance to businesses to stay afloat during COVID-19. LegalShield shares key takeaways on the CARES Act.

The Importance of a Living Will
Coronavirus has increased the need to have a Living Will in place for several reasons. LegalShield provides a simple, streamlined process at no extra charge.

Coronavirus: Caring for Your Family
The instinct is to protect your family is heightened in the midst of our current coronavirus pandemic, and LegalShield breaks down what to do to keep them safe.

Coronavirus: Landlord Considerations
Landlords are not immune to the financial turmoil of COVID-19; they face uncertainties as tenants are unable to pay rent. Learn your rights as a landlord.

Top 5 Things to Consider in a Will
You have a lot to protect after your death, from loved ones to property and even pets. Here are five things to consider when you are creating your Will.

Coronavirus: SBA Loan Considerations
Lots of questions rise for small business owners as the SBA Loan program rolls out. LegalShield breaks down guidance for small business owners on the SBA Loan.

What You Need to Know When Writing a Will
Do you know why it's so important for you to have a Will? Provide for your family, protect your property and more with a Will. Better yet, let LegalShield help!

How to Obtain Legal Guardianship for a Minor
Legal guardianship of a minor is complex. Learn when legal guardianship of a child is necessary, what steps to take, and where to get affordable legal help.

Medical Documents and Arrangements To Prepare
There are medical documents everyone needs to prepare, like a Healthcare Power of Attorney, and LegalShield explains what each document does and how it works.