There may come a time when a person loses the ability to communicate his or her health care decisions. Whether the person loses capacity as a result of an accident, disease, or old age, it can be a difficult time for everyone involved. To ease the emotional stress of these types of situations, Texans should consider completing a medical...
Continue ReadingIn many cases, this is what happens if you die without a will in Texas: complications and conflicts. Even more disturbing is that the state ends up determining what happens to your estate rather than you. When you have no will in Texas, you provide no definitive legal assurance regarding what your wishes are, and you give your loved...
Continue ReadingWhen planning a will, many people assume that filling out a single document or form is enough to divide their property appropriately upon death. Unfortunately, this often results in unforeseen problems, such as beneficiaries contesting the will. At Massingill, we are dedicated to helping clients protect their legacy and give their family peace of mind. Is LegalZoom Good for...
Continue ReadingIn the state of Texas, trademark registration helps business owners protect their name, slogan, or logo from use by another entity. While registering for a Texas trademark is much quicker than a federal trademark application, it requires a lot of the same information. The application can be overwhelming for small business owners, especially if they have no experience with...
Continue ReadingA trademark will protect the brand identity of your business or product against envious competitors by preventing them from using your trademark in commerce. For full trademark rights, you need to register your mark, although you can obtain common law trademark rights by using your mark in commerce before anyone else does. Texas offers a process by which you...
Continue ReadingWhen a person passes away or becomes incapacitated, there are issues regarding probate, finances, inheritance, and much more. Making sure that you leave your estate situated to carry out your wishes means that you must first hire an estate planning attorney. A Texas estate planning lawyer is able to explain the ins and outs of estate planning, hear your...
Continue ReadingA business’s reputation can lead to either great success or complete failure. Now, when a disparaging comment can be made instantly online and dispersed to thousands, your business may suffer significant harm with the click of a button. When someone makes a false claim about your business, you want to do as much as you can to protect your...
Continue ReadingAll adults should have a will. Your Texas last will and testament allows you, rather than the state, to determine what should happen to your assets if you pass away. But if you do not follow Texas will requirements, the document will not be valid. What Are the Texas Will Requirements? To be binding and enforceable your will must...
Continue ReadingWhen 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...
Continue ReadingWhen 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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