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Plain-English guides on LLCs, S-Corps, C-Corps, nonprofits, EINs, registered agents, compliance, and forming a business on a visa. Read first, then file with a real CPA reviewing your setup.

38 guides live · 8 in progress

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NDA Guide

When you actually need a non-disclosure agreement — and what a well-drafted one protects.

6 min readUpdated 2026-08
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Power of Attorney Guide

Who should have your power of attorney, what they can (and can't) do, and the durable vs. springing difference.

6 min readUpdated 2026-08
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Last Will & Testament Guide

What a will covers, what it doesn't, and why 'I'll do it later' is the most expensive plan of all.

6 min readUpdated 2026-08
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Promissory Note Guide

Lending money the way a court will enforce it — terms, repayment, and default remedies.

6 min readUpdated 2026-08
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Lease Agreement Guide

What a lease must cover, landlord vs. tenant protections, and the state-specific rules that catch people out.

7 min readUpdated 2026-08
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Independent Contractor Agreement Guide

How to engage a 1099 contractor without accidentally creating an employee.

6 min readUpdated 2026-08
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Loan Agreement Guide

The difference between a friendly handshake loan and one a court will actually enforce.

6 min readUpdated 2026-08
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Rental Agreement Guide

Month-to-month vs. fixed-term leases, deposits, and the clauses every rental agreement needs.

6 min readUpdated 2026-08
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