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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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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Sibling Rivalry: What Happens When a Sibling Disputes a Parent's Will
While most wills are upheld in courts, there are four main legal reasons that a will may be overturned.
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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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How to Prepare for a Lawyer Consultation
Finding the right lawyer for your case requires you to ask the right questions. Learn what you can ask before hiring an attorney to ensure you are choosing the right advocate for your case.
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