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Map graphic titled Common Law Marriage States showing the ten jurisdictions that still allow new common law marriages and the eleven states that recognize only older ones
Legal August 5, 2026

Common Law Marriage States: The 10 Where It Still Exists

Ten jurisdictions still allow a marriage without a license or ceremony. Here is what each requires, which states grandfather older ones, and how such a marriage ends.
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Legal August 2, 2026

Dying Without a Will: Who Inherits Under State Law

If you die without a will, you do not decide who inherits your property.
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Legal August 1, 2026

Types of Power of Attorney: All 5 Explained

A power of attorney lets someone else act on your behalf, and the type you choose determines whether that authority survives the exact moment you are most likely to need it.
Legal documents and paperwork on a desk representing intellectual property filings
Legal August 1, 2026

Copyright vs Trademark vs Patent: What Each One Protects

Copyright, trademark, and patent protect three completely different things, and choosing the wrong one is an expensive mistake. A logo cannot be patented, an invention cannot be copyrighted, and a novel cannot be trademarked.
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Legal July 31, 2026

Best Online Notary Services in 2026: Top 7 Compared

Compare the 7 best online notary services in 2026, from Proof to NotaryLive, plus why nearly every platform charges about $25 per notarization.
Brand logo and trademark design for a business
Legal July 30, 2026

Best Trademark Registration Services in 2026: Top 6

Compare the 6 best ways to register a trademark in 2026, from $49 filing services to attorney-led options, plus the $350 USPTO fee nobody mentions upfront.
Business legal documents on a desk for choosing a business structure
Legal July 30, 2026

LLC vs S-Corp vs Sole Proprietorship: Structures Compared

Compare LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, sole proprietorship, and partnership for 2026, with liability, tax treatment, self-employment tax, and the QBI deduction explained.
Signing a will and estate planning documents
Legal July 24, 2026

Best Online Will Makers in 2026: Top 6 Compared

Compare the 6 best online will makers in 2026 by price and features, from Trust & Will and Nolo to free FreeWill, plus wills vs trusts explained.
Signing business formation documents to start an LLC
Legal July 24, 2026

Best LLC Formation Services in 2026: Top 7 Compared

Compare the 7 best LLC formation services in 2026 by price and value, from Northwest and ZenBusiness to LegalZoom, plus registered agent costs.