Brette Sember, J.D.
Brette is a former attorney and has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years. She is the author of more than 40 books, many of them about legal topics. Brette has written, edited, and consulted for a large number of legal outlets, legal websites, legal practice management software companies, online legal service companies, and law firms. She is a national expert on divorce and family law. View her work on her website.
More From This Author
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Inheritance Rights: Do Your Closest Relatives Have a Right to Claim Part of Your Estate?
Who inherits your estate depends not only on what you bequeath in your will, but state law can override some provisions in your will. Find out what your rights are and how to protect your estate.
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The Probate Process: Four Simple Steps
Knowing what probate actually involves will help ease your fears about the process, one that isn't always as complex as you might think.
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How Quickly Are Wills Probated After Death?
Because an estate cannot be distributed to the beneficiaries until the will is probated, the length of time of the probate process directly affects beneficiaries.
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Where Should I Keep My Last Will?
Once you create your last will and testament, the next thing you should do is store it in a safe place.
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Reduce Self-Employment Taxes with a Corporation or LLC
Self-employment taxes can take a big bite out of your income—but you can take steps to minimize the impact.
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How to Use a Noncompete Agreement When You Work with Independent Contractors
A noncompete agreement may seem like a great way to protect your company from competition by independent contractors, but there are can be legal challenges. Get details on how to use these common business contracts.
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Using an NDA When You're Building a Business Plan
Starting a new company requires you to share your business plan with a variety of investors, banks, and potential partners. Here's how to protect your confidential information.
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9 Tips for Negotiating Your NDA
Use these tips to negotiate an NDA that will keep your information as secure as possible.
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Arbitration vs. Mediation: What's the Difference?
Arbitration and mediation both provide alternative options for dispute resolution. Learn about the differences between the methods as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Create a Living Trust in Wyoming
A living trust in Wyoming allows you to place your assets in trust, yet have control and use of them during your life. After your death, assets in the trust are passed to the beneficiaries you have selected. A revocable living trust (sometimes referred to as an inter vivos trust) may be an estate planning tool to consider.
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