As an aspiring business owner, you must decide what business formation you wish to go with before all else. Corporations have their benefits, but they do not suit every person's goals or style of running a business. Consider taking a look at limited liability...
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Advance care planning – an overview
Estate planning involves more than deciding how people want their assets and property distributed upon their deaths. As important as including these types of provisions, people should also include advance care directives in their estate planning. Through advance care...
Negotiating a favorable commercial lease renewal
A commercial lease often lasts a good deal longer than a residential one, so it is particularly important that your lease terms meet your needs. When your commercial lease comes up for renewal, it gives you a chance to renegotiate its terms if your existing...
Why are retirees upsizing their homes?
As you reach retirement age, it is typical to start to downsize, get rid of what you do not need and focus on your estate plan. While most retirees choose a smaller, more manageable estate for retirement, the began to shift in recent years. According to CNBC, a study...
What home-buying mistakes can you avoid?
When you purchase a home, it is sometimes easy to get caught up in mistakes even if you have already gone through the process before. Thus, one of the best ways to prepare for a new home purchase is through the review of common home buyer mistakes. Once you have a...
Which estate planning myths should you avoid believing?
While most people do not want to think about their estate plan, it is still an important document that guides your loved ones if something happens to you in the future. If you want an estate plan that protects your assets and your family's rights to their inheritance,...
Which tenant’s rights should you protect?
If you are in dispute with your landlord, you may feel overwhelmed. After all, property owners may make you think that you have little right to a dispute. According to U.S. News, many tenants do not always know their rights. To know when to fight, you need to know...
How can you protect your business against claims of discrimination?
Lawsuits against businesses for alleged discrimination are commonplace across all industries. Even businesses that did not have any intent to discriminate or commit any type of wrongdoing could face this type of claim. Business owners and managers should familiarize...
RRC exceptions allegedly lead to theft of unleased minerals
Mineral rights represent a niche set of Texas law, but anyone with oil, gas or minerals on his or her property may want to know about them. Companies may offer property owners money to lease them. If you choose not to lease them, a state rule may help them find a way...
What do you need to know about party walls?
With the real estate market booming in and around Denton, you may be looking for ways to maximize your budget. If you cannot afford a single-family dwelling or have little interest in owning one, investing in a rowhouse or condo may help you turn your homeownership...