What would happen if you suffered from a medical condition or injury and you could no longer care for yourself? This happens to many people every year, especially after individuals have developed medical conditions such as dementia, cancer or paralysis. Would anyone...
For many divorcing spouses, the only practical and financially realistic solution to what to do with the family home is to sell it and split the proceeds. That’s one big decision taken care of. It’s typically best to do it as early as possible in the divorce process...
While business operations can be complex, many of the foundations remain simple. A business provides services or goods to a client and expects to be paid an agreed amount. For the most part, this is what happens. However, that isn’t always the case. Sometimes, a...
If you’re going to be divorcing after at least several decades of marriage, you likely have more years of retirement – at least semi-retirement -- ahead of you than continued years in the workplace. Your years of raising a family are probably behind you. That means...
Sharing custody of an infant or toddler can indeed work well, but it requires careful planning, a focus on the child's needs as they evolve and a high level of cooperation between parents. Infants and toddlers have unique developmental needs that must be considered...
An individual who creates an estate plan relies on their documents when they experience an incapacitating emergency. Their spouse, children and other dependent family members may rely on the estate plan for access to property or crucial forms of support after someone...
Starting a new company can be very exciting for founders. When a business finds a niche and markets a unique product or service, there is no reason why it cannot succeed. Nonetheless, it isn’t that easy. The harsh reality is that many startups fold within the first...
It’s not uncommon for family members who have lost a loved one to be dissatisfied with their choice of an executor (known as a personal representative here in Texas) to administer their estate. Whether it’s another relative or a close friend or colleague, they may not...
You might be thinking of adding a no-contest clause in your will to discourage challenges to its validity. The clause works by disinheriting anyone who contests the will and loses. In other words, they forfeit whatever was bequeathed to them in the will if their...
Starting your own business is both exciting and scary. There are so many details involved that it's sometimes difficult to know where to start. One of the most significant decisions you will need to make is how to structure your business. Knowing your options and the...