Estate planning includes creating a will or trust, but it can also include long-term care planning. Long-term care refers to personal care services that a person may need as they age, including those needed to address significant health conditions or disabilities....
Year: 2021
Statistics show holiday driving has high crash risk in Texas
In Texas and across the nation, there is a love-hate relationship with holiday driving. People want to see family and friends and share in the joy of the holiday season. However, driving can be an arduous task and there are inherent dangers whenever a person takes to...
Compensatory damages following breach of contract
Contracts form the backbone of many business dealings in Texas. Unfortunately, sometimes one party to the agreement will not follow through on their obligations leading to a contract dispute that leaves the nonbreaching party in a tight financial bind that affects...
What will your estate plan look like?
When Texas residents are getting ready to start their estate planning efforts, they probably talk to people they know who have a plan in place or even do some online research on their own first. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it is important to remember that any...
What are the key steps to starting a business in Texas?
Starting a business is a large undertaking that will bring the combination of excitement and fear. People who are already in Texas and thinking about starting a business or who want to take advantage of the Lone Star State’s reputation for business-friendliness should...
Statistics show Texas reaches the top five in DUI severity
In Texas, auto accidents can happen for many reasons. In recent years, distracted driving has come to the forefront as a catalyst for accidents with injuries and fatalities. With fewer vehicles on the road since early 2020, drivers are taking liberties with the law,...
What is elder neglect?
Many older adults in Texas find it difficult to care for themselves due to certain physical and mental health conditions. Nursing homes and personal caretakers can provide the elderly with the support they need as they get older. However, there are many reports...
Renters put in a tight spot now that evictions can recommence
2020 and 2021 have not been kind years financially to many in Texas. Some people in Texas were furloughed for months only to be brought back to work at reduced wages, if they were able to return to the workplace at all. Some people were simply laid off through no...
Choosing an LLC or a sole proprietorship
When you are starting a small business, you have a lot on your mind. Choosing a legal business structure may not be at the top of your to-do list. But choosing the right structure for your needs can help your business grow and thrive. Choosing the wrong one can, in...
Worrying signs in traffic accident statistics
Driving long distances is a big part of Texas life. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, Texans drove 293,352,000,000 miles in 2020, an increase of 1.75% over the previous year. Unfortunately, along with this increase in miles traveled came a worrying...