As a small business owner, you want to protect all the work and time you invested in your venture, and contracts help you accomplish that goal. Must you draw up a contract for every employee you hire? Chron explores the definition, pros, cons and alternatives to...
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How to choose an estate executor
Organizing your estate may seem like a daunting task. Not only are there several arrangements to make when arranging your affairs, but you must make important decisions regarding your property and assets. One of the most important decisions you can make involves...
How may an oil and gas lease transfer to another party?
The Texas Natural Resources Code allows parties to transfer or relinquish their oil and gas lease agreements. As noted on the Texas Constitution and Statutes website, the transferee must take over the terms and obligations of the lease. A transferee takes...
Should you purchase an owner’s title insurance policy
If you are purchasing real estate, you have an option to purchase title insurance as part of the closing package. Your lender typically requires that you buy a lender's title policy. A lender's policy does not protect the rights of the owner. Title insurance requires...
What are red flags in business mergers?
To take your business to the next level, you want to join forces with another company. If this represents your first merger, you deserve to know how to protect your entity and business interests. Inc. explores several signs that a business merger could end in...
Protecting your rights when the State invokes eminent domain
As Texas communities grow, the boundaries of towns and cities become less pronounced and the need for improved services increases. The State may invoke the power of eminent domain and condemnation to secure the use of your land for public improvement projects....
What are some signs of elder abuse?
You expect people responsible for caring for the elderly to conduct themselves with compassion. While this is true in many cases, elder abuse is still far too common. While you cannot always prevent abuse before it starts, you can take steps to stop its damaging...
What are some red flags in an inspection?
There is a misconception that when you buy a new property, you take a significant risk. While there are always risks included in a new purchase, you can limit those risks by having a home inspection. According to the U.S. News, an inspection may shed light on the...
How do you pick a guardian for your children?
Your legal will lets you determine how you want to pass on and distribute your personal property after you die. This document also serves several other important purposes. According to the American Bar Association, you can designate a legal guardian for your children...
What can you learn from Medicare’s nursing home ratings?
If you need to move an elderly parent into a nursing home, you probably have some concerns about your mother or father receiving adequate care. After all, some nursing homes have staffing shortages and other problems that make them less than ideal or even downright...