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| Read Time: 5 minutes | Business Law

How to Form a Corporation in Texas: A Quick Guide

When you start your own business, you’re probably worried about simple things, like how to attract customers and turn a profit.  As your business grows and develops, you might find yourself thinking about incorporating your business.  Before you incorporate your business, however, you need to be well-informed about the details of the process.  On top of that, you need...

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| Read Time: 3 minutes | Estate Planning

FAQs: Living Trusts in Texas

When it comes to estate planning, most people have heard of a last will and testament. While this is certainly a popular option for handling one’s estate, it is by no means the only option. In fact, a comprehensive estate plan will likely include both a will and a trust. In this article, our Texas estate planning lawyers will...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Healthcare Business Law

Physician Employment Contracts and Your Healthcare Business

Over the years, doctors signing physician employment contracts with small practices has become increasingly commonplace in Texas. Retaining a physician employment contract attorney’s services to identify the obligations and expectations of either party to physician employment agreements can minimize future disputes.  For assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our firm online or call (512) 410-0343 today. What Is a...

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| Read Time: 6 minutes | Business Law

Questions to Ask a Lawyer When Starting a Business

Thinking about starting a business can be exciting. But there is no doubt that getting a business up and running also requires a lot of hard work. And while you may be tempted to do it all on your own, it never hurts to ask for help from a professional—in fact, doing so can ease much of the stress...

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| Read Time: 6 minutes | Estate Planning

Why Is Estate Planning Important in Texas?

Many think that estate planning is only for the ultra-wealthy, but that is simply not the case. If you have assets, you have an estate. If you have an estate, you need a plan. For assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our Texas estate planning attorneys by sending us a message or calling (512) 410-0343 today. Below we will...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Business Law

How Much Does a Business Attorney Cost in Texas

As a business owner, you’ve no doubt run into situations where you needed legal help. Due to the way most attorneys handle billing, it’s nearly impossible to figure out: Just how much does a business attorney cost? As a result, budgeting for legal help can be a challenge. Law firms rarely disclose their prices outright, and many operate on...

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| Read Time: 5 minutes | Business Law

LLC Formation in Texas: 10 Reasons Hiring a Lawyer Beats DIY

One of the first significant decisions made as a Texas small business owner is choosing the right type of entity for your business.  LLCs or limited liability companies enjoy increasing popularity in Texas. LLCs in Texas offer the protections of corporations with the flexibility of a partnership. Also, LLCs are not subject to the in-depth filing requirements demanded of...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Estate Planning

Demystifying Probate in Texas: What You Need to Know

Probate (noun): the process of winding up the affairs of a person who has passed away. The concept of probate can be confusing to clients (and even attorneys).  In simple terms, probate is a lawsuit filed against yourself after you die – paid for with your own money – for the benefit of your creditors. If you have any questions...

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| Read Time: 5 minutes | Business Law

Small Business Lawyers: How They Can Help You

Running your own business can be rewarding work. For many, it’s a dream come true.  But if you currently own a business, or even if you are in the early stages of starting your own business, you know just how much there is to do and how complicated it can be.  Regardless of where you are in the business...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Estate Planning

When to Start Your Estate Planning (in Texas)

If you have lost a loved one before, you know just how difficult it can be to manage their estate and affairs in the aftermath of their passing. Matters can become even more complicated if your loved one did not leave behind a comprehensive estate plan.  Everyone will die some day—this is just an unavoidable fact of life. And...

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