Sometimes all it takes is a spark of inspiration that makes you decide you want to strike out on your own and start your own small business. That being said, there are steps to take when forming a small business. This includes choosing a business structure. There are...
Month: March 2022
Understanding mergers and acquisitions in Texas
In order to ensure that their business is successful, owners must consistently come up with new ways to fuel growth and development. Mergers and acquisitions are two ways for a business owner to continue to make a mark in the business world. Mergers When two companies...
What are a personal representative’s responsibilities in probate?
It is important for people in Texas to have wills so their property and possessions go to the people that they want to have it after they pass away. However, the will simply states the wishes of the decedent on a piece of paper. The will itself does not actually...
What is a severance agreement?
No matter the circumstances, getting let go from a job is never easy. Some Texas employers try to make the process easier by asking terminated employees to sign a severance agreement. Before you sign anything, it may be in your best interest to have an attorney...
If a Texas worker dies in the summer heat, who is responsible?
While much of the country is still dealing with snow, the weather in Texas is heating up. Anyone who has lived here for a while knows that temperatures in Texas in the summer can become brutally hot. In fact, it is not uncommon for temperatures to go above 90 degrees...
Beware of the risks of DIY contracting
As a small business owner, you’re looking for ways to cut costs. We get it. But trying to cut corners on contractual agreements can be dangerous and leave you facing the very real possibility of litigation and unwanted consequences. That may be hard to believe,...
Choosing a guardian for your children
If you have children, one of your biggest fears may be passing away unexpectedly and leaving your young children without anyone to care for them. However, Texas parents can prepare for this possibility by naming a guardian for their children in their will. Who can I...
An estate plan is like a love letter to heirs
With February being American Heart Month and the celebration of Valentine’s Day, it is the perfect time to think about one’s health and the ones that they love. What better way to do that then to draft or update one’s estate plan? Whether one is young and unmarried or...