What to Do with Tenant Belongings After Eviction (ALL STATES)
November 11, 2024
If you’re a landlord that happened upon personal belongings a tenant left behind after an eviction, don’t head to the dump just yet, or you … Read more
Electronic Wills Have Arrived (But Are They Legal?)
August 8, 2022
As remote document signing has become widely accepted, the process for creating wills has remained old-fashioned — until now. When the ESIGN Act of 20001 … Read more
Durable vs. Medical Power of Attorney (And Why You Need Both!)
June 1, 2023
A basic component of estate and emergency planning involves powers of attorney, which allow someone else to act as your representative for special matters. But … Read more
What’s the Difference Between Layoff and Furlough?
August 8, 2022
When businesses are faced with significant profit losses from conditions such as government shutdowns, economic collapses, or other unique instances, a typical first step for … Read more
Making Sense of California’s New Rent Control Law (AB-1482)
August 8, 2022
On January 1st, 2020, California’s new Tenant Protection Act1 became law. Under Assembly Bill 1482, most landlords are now subject to statewide rent control measures, … Read more
California’s Coronavirus Mortgage Relief Program, Explained
December 6, 2024
A major concern of the coronavirus is how to help individuals and families keep their homes amid large-scale job loss. The governor of the United … Read more
Marriage Licenses Can Now Be Obtained Remotely in New York
August 8, 2022
United States marriage law requires one or both spouses to appear in person and sign a marriage license in the presence of a clerk at … Read more
Where to Find Free or Low-Cost Legal Advice Online
August 28, 2023
Nearly everyone will need legal help at some point in their lives — in fact, more than 100 million cases are filed every year in … Read more
Stimulus Check Fact Breakdown: What to Know
August 8, 2022
One-time stimulus payments were approved by Congress on March 25th, 2020, as part of a multi-pronged relief package1 to ease the economic impacts of the … Read more
Why EVERY Adult Should Register an Advance Directive (And How!)
August 8, 2022
Even if you’re in good health, advance care planning is a subject that no adult should avoid. The good news is that an advance directive … Read more