Dying Without a Will: Who Gets What, Plainly
Most American adults do not have a will. What surprises people is that this does not mean their property goes […]
Law, plainly
Irving Steel
Plain-language writing on how the law works and who it affects, from a builder turned law student.
Most American adults do not have a will. What surprises people is that this does not mean their property goes […]
A death doula, sometimes called an end-of-life doula, is a non-medical companion to a dying person and their family: someone
People talk about wills and trusts as if they were competing products, and the internet is full of content insisting
Cross-border M&A explained plainly: how foreign buyers or targets change due diligence, deal approvals, CFIUS review, and closing mechanics.
Who regulates nonprofits? The IRS gets the attention, but state attorneys general do the oversight. A plain English guide to how charity oversight works.
Qualified immunity explained in plain English: where the doctrine came from, how the clearly established test works, and what it does not protect.
What is a benefit corporation, and how is it different from a B Corp? A plain English guide to mission-locked companies, director duties, and reporting.
How to read a Form 990, plainly: where to find a nonprofit’s real finances, executive pay, governance answers, and red flags donors miss.
What is CFIUS and when can it block a deal? A plain English guide to how the US reviews foreign investment, who has to file, and what happens next.
What is a public charity? A plain English guide to 501(c)(3) status, public charities vs private foundations, and who keeps nonprofits accountable.