Free Legal Guides for Small Business Owners and Families
Short, practical guides on the legal questions small business owners and families run into most. More are on the way — check back as the library grows.
For small business owners
- How to Write a Demand Letter for an Unpaid Invoice (With a Simple Template)A plain-English demand letter template for unpaid invoices, the 6 elements every letter needs, and when to send it on law-firm letterhead to finally get paid.
- Do I Need a Lawyer to Review a Contract? A Small Business Owner's GuideThe 7 contract clauses that hurt small business owners most, a 5-minute self-check before you sign, and when a lawyer's review is genuinely worth it.
- What Does a Small Business Legal Plan Cost — and Is It Worth It?How small business legal plans work, what's typically included, the honest math versus hourly billing, and who a flat-fee legal plan is — and isn't — right for.
- 9 Legal Mistakes That Get Small Business Owners SuedNine legal mistakes that get small business owners sued — from handshake deals to unpaid invoices — and the simple, affordable fix for each one.
For families
- What to Do in the First 24 Hours After Identity TheftThe 8 steps to take in order after identity theft, what not to do, how long recovery really takes alone, and the easier way with monitoring and restoration specialists.
- How Much Does a Will Cost? (And Why Most People Overpay or Never Finish One)The three ways to get a will, honest cost ranges, why DIY wills get rejected, the 5 documents most families need, and the easier way to finally get it done.
- A Debt Collector Is Calling — What Are My Rights?What debt collectors can and can't do under the FDCPA, how to demand validation and stop calls in writing, why to never pay before validating, and when a lawyer helps.
- Legal Plan vs. Hiring a Lawyer: An Honest Comparison for FamiliesHow a legal plan and hiring a lawyer each work, the legal needs families really have in a year, honest pros and cons, and a simple checklist for which one fits you.