As an employer, you are responsible for the welfare of your employees, including foreign workers and those who hold work visas. These employees are more vulnerable to legal misunderstandings, which can lead to potential legal issues affecting both the employer and the employee. That is why pre-paid legal services and…
Legal documents that shape our lives in different ways. These legal documents protect our assets and loved ones in various scenarios, from contracts to estate plans. However, we may make mistakes or overlook important details that may end up costing us dearly. That is why it is essential to have…
Many employees rent the place where they live. It can be a house, condominium, or an apartment and any of these will require a lease being signed. That is a legal document between the tenant and the landlord that outlines obligations both sides must meet. Unfortunately, many people who are…
Anyone who has tried to read a legal document knows those papers can be confusing and difficult to understand. That is why a person is smart to have an attorney review any legal documents before they sign them. An attorney can help explain the document in plain language and point…
Legal documents can be stressful. The average employee does not understand the verbiage and is easily frustrated. The greatest danger is to sign a document without understanding the obligations or consequences buried within the paperwork. Common Problems Some issues make legal documents a pain in the neck. *Outdated or Invalid…
A warranty is essentially a contract between a consumer and a company. A person buys a warranty with the assumption repair services will be provided if the covered product no longer works. It seems pretty cut and dry, but warranties are not always so straightforward. The devil is in the…
Courtroom dramas are fun to watch but they don’t paint the full picture of legal services. Most cases are settled out of court. Instead of emotional courtroom encounters, the practice of law primarily involves paper processing and giving advice. Countrywide Pre-Paid Legal Services offers better assistance than many group…
Legal documents mystify people. The language is not something they are familiar with, but the consequences of misinterpreting the words can be significant. Contracts, leases, and other written forms of agreement can carry clauses that will penalize somebody for noncompliance. The same is true for various government applications and requests…
Settling agreements with a handshake alone is not just old school; it is ancient history! This is not your grandfather’s society, and everything must be in writing. Contracts, leases, warranties, licenses, and all other types of arrangements are drafted in specific language that can be very confusing to an ordinary…
In our society we must always deal with all kinds of contracts, leases, permits, and other types of paperwork. Legal documents are part of doing almost any kind of business. An important question all consumers should answer is: “Do you know what you are signing?” Legal documents are drafted in…