Document Prep & Legal Clarity

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and plan for what’s next. At McLamb Consulting & Support , we believe in setting clear, achievable goals  that help you start the new year with focus and intention. Here are three simple ways to get ready for 2026: Review Your Wins and Lessons.  Celebrate the milestones — no matter how small — and note what worked well this year. Revisit Your Systems.  From document organization to business workflows, se

One of the most common questions I receive is about what a document preparer or paralegal-style service can legally do. It’s an important distinction—and one that helps keep services transparent, affordable, and within professional boundaries. As a non-attorney document preparer , my role is to help clients organize and prepare paperwork, drafts, and forms based on their direction. I can assist with: Document formatting and layout Research and template guidance Summaries, cor

The Common Mix-Up If you’ve ever asked someone to “proofread” your document, you might have actually needed editing — or vice versa. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they serve very different purposes. Knowing the difference can save you time, money, and frustration — and ensure your documents make the right impression. What Is Proofreading? Proofreading is the final polish. It’s all about catching surface-level mistakes like: Spelling errors Grammar slip-ups

It’s tempting, isn’t it? A quick Google search, a free contract template, and suddenly you feel like you’ve saved time and money. But when it comes to legal and business documents, what you don’t know can hurt you. Missing clauses, outdated language, or state-specific requirements can turn a ‘free’ download into a costly mistake. Before you rely on a one-size-fits-all document, let’s talk about what’s really at stake—and how small errors today can lead to big consequences tom

When it comes to staying productive, a good document organization system is worth its weight in gold. Over the years, I’ve learned that small tweaks in how you save, label, and track your files can make a big difference in speed, accuracy, and even storage space. Here are three simple hacks you can start using today—straight from my own workflow. 1. Skip the Spaces in File Names Did you know that leaving spaces in file names can actually take up more storage space and cause c