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Building a Texas business from the ground up can be exciting, but it comes with a good deal of risk. Instead, many entrepreneurs choose to buy existing businesses. Purchasing an existing business can have its advantages, but when buying an existing business, it is important to have knowledgeable legal counsel help you complete your due diligence before you close...
Continue ReadingWhen two parties cannot resolve a business dispute through negotiation or mediation, the case may end up in court. A business disputes lawyer can help you understand what to expect after a lawsuit is filed and evaluate whether it’s the best course of action for your particular case. In this article, the Texas business lawyers at Massingill go over...
Continue ReadingMergers and acquisitions can be excellent ways for businesses to expand their markets. They are also great options for business owners who wish to move on to reap the rewards of all their hard work. Mergers and acquisitions are for more than just mega-corporations. Small and medium-sized businesses can benefit from combining as well. The benefits of a merger...
Continue ReadingWorries about the costs of estate planning are normal. Unfortunately, these worries often lead to prolonged procrastination. Many Americans let their concerns about costs stop them from formulating an estate plan. In fact, less than half of Americans have a will. Without a will, you are putting your estate and your loved ones in a bad position once you...
Continue ReadingAfter a person dies, their estate must go through an official legal process before it is distributed to beneficiaries. This process ensures that the estate pays its debts and gets distributed according to the decedent’s wishes if they left a will or state law if they did not leave a will. This process is called probate. However, not all...
Continue ReadingAttracting stakeholders can be a great way to quickly and effectively grow a business and meet an uncaptured demand. But having multiple shareholders involved also causes numerous complications. Chief among them is when shareholder disputes arise. With multiple people relying on the successful operations of the business, clashes of personality and differing views about how the company should move...
Continue ReadingWriting a will can provide many benefits to our families once we pass on. A will can prevent conflict between family members, clearly explain how property is to be distributed, and reduce our family’s costs in probate court. Any one of these goals makes the initial effort well worth it. Unfortunately, less than half of Americans have a written...
Continue ReadingAs the American population gets older and sicker and healthcare gets more expensive, healthcare fraud has become more prevalent across all levels and types of care. Preventing healthcare fraud and abuse has thus become a top priority for regulators and law enforcement officials at all levels of government. Healthcare fraud is more difficult to combat than other types of...
Continue ReadingDoctors of chiropractic (DCs) often look for ways to bring their patients’ care under one roof rather than sending them all over the Lonestar state to get care. To meet this need, many healthcare providers are considering integrating medicine into their chiropractic practice. Medical integration definition allows different types of healthcare professionals with different licenses to work collaboratively as...
Continue ReadingMaking a will is often a sensitive subject. Will your beneficiaries be pleased with your bequests, or will they be disappointed with how you have chosen to distribute your assets? If you are worried that disappointed or disgruntled beneficiaries might try to contest your will, you might consider including a no-contest clause in your will in Texas. What is...
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