Tips for Selling Your Business
The decision to sell a business usually comes after a long period of deliberation. Sometimes, it’s a case of owner-burnout, where running the enterprise no longer brings satisfaction. In other cases, it may not be [...]
How Inheritance Law Works
A death of a loved one is normally a time for mourning – as a family comes to grips with a loss. Sometimes, however, circumstances arise that disrupt the normal process, especially where inheritance is [...]
Construction Defect Claims
Construction projects require massive logistical management in order to build a successful commercial building. Between engineers, laborers, parts, and equipment, there are an overwhelming number of moving parts on any construction site. Unfortunately, with all [...]
Common Mistakes to Avoid Negotiating Mineral Leases
With hundreds of oil and gas wells dotting the landscape, mineral leases are commonplace in the state of Texas. A mineral lease is a legally binding document that sets the terms of an arrangement between [...]
Incorporating a Nonprofit in Texas
Many organizations exist without the benefits of incorporation. Becoming a corporation protects the leaders of the nonprofit from being legally responsible for its debt or lawsuits. Nonprofits based in Texas who wish to become corporations [...]
Understanding the Uniform Commercial Code
To properly manage US businesses, the government provides a Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governing commercial dealings. The regulations encompass nearly all fields of business transactions, excluding real estate. The UCC’s legal rules ensure uniformity of [...]
The Corporate Dissolution Process
Many business owners decide to dissolve their companies instead of selling when they face financial problems. Each business situation is different, and there are many factors to consider when choosing dissolution. Business owners and board [...]
Guardianship and Conservatorship
In the state of Texas, the terms guardianship and conservatorship are not interchangeable: Conservatorships are related to children and their parents. Guardianships are caregivers for adults who have become incapacitated, and children whose parents are [...]