Side Bar
Bite-sized stories and real-world breakdowns that turn curious humans into legally literate adults.
Welcome to side bar
This is a space for clear, thoughtful conversations about the legal side of everyday life. Here, you’ll find practical explainers, relatable stories, and timely insights on topics that quietly shape your world — from adulting and money to family, work, housing, justice, and what’s unfolding in the news.
You don’t need to be an expert to understand how the law affects your life. Side Bar is here to help you learn the rules in a way that feels approachable, useful, and human — so you can make informed decisions with more confidence and a lot less overwhelm.
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Love Turned Into Paperwork: The Estate Planning Documents That Matter
Estate planning isn’t about wealth — it’s about clarity. Learn which documents every adult needs to protect family, avoid probate chaos, and plan with intention.
How To Be a Secret Mega Multi-Millionaire
My dad is a dreamer. And one of his favorite things to dream about is winning the lottery. He’s told my siblings and me on more than one occasion, always in a fairly serious tone, what “code word” he’s going to relay to us via telephone if he wins the lottery.
Welcome to Life Is Legal…and Why I Started This Podcast
The law is everywhere—but the explanations aren’t. Brooke Hardie shares why she started Life Is Legal and what legally literate living really looks like.