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Does a Family Loan Need to Be Notarized? No, But 3 Situations Change That

Does a family loan need to be notarized? No, in most cases, but three situations make it worth the trip. Here is when and why.

Jul 31, 2026Read

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Family Loan or Gift in a Divorce? How Courts Decide (And the Paper Trail That Wins)

Was that $30,000 from your parents a loan or a gift? Here's how divorce courts decide, the evidence that wins, and how to document loans now.

Jul 10, 2026Read