Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the economy. They drive innovation and create jobs in the market. However, as SMEs engage in various business transactions, there are times when facing disputes are unavoidable. This is where the...
Year: 2023
Considerations and challenges in a business transaction
It can be exciting to buy or sell a business, but there are also important steps to keep in mind to ensure the process is completed correctly. Buying and selling Before buying a business, it is helpful to research the market to understand how many customers the...
Staying safe on summer roads
We are in July now, so you may feel relieved not having to drive in the harsh conditions of winter weather. However, there are many potential road hazards on Texas roads during the summer that can cause accidents. Roads are sometimes in poor condition after winter due...
Southeast Texas businesses need an ongoing legal strategy
It can be tempting for the owner or would-be owner of a business in the Beaumont area only to call an attorney at certain critical points in the business’s life. This is understandable. For one, Southeast Texas businesses of all sizes need to be mindful of expenses....
What is a ‘trespass to try title action’?
Owning land or property is many people’s biggest dream, but sometimes disputes over title arise. When that happens, Texas law allows you to file what is known as a “trespass to try title action” to determine who owns the property. Finding out that someone else is...
Crucial points about protecting children with a guardianship
When Texans think about estate planning, they are likely to focus on their will, a trust and other basic documents to determine how their property will be distributed after they are gone. This is thoroughly understandable since financial issues are a common point of...
What is the difference between elder and child guardianship?
Guardianship is not the only option for helping an elderly person who needs assistance. There are other alternatives that may be less restrictive, less costly and more respectful of the person's rights and preferences. In fact, Texas law requires that guardianship be...
Road construction work makes Beaumont drivers feel unsafe
People in Texas generally need to use the interstate to get back and forth. This is true whether they are commuting to work, going to school, taking a leisure trip or just passing through the Lone Star State. A critical part of trying to keep people safe is...
What’s the role of a special master in Texas?
Regardless of the case, litigation can become contentious and complicated quickly. And, when this happens, a judge may use a special master to help resolve difficult or complicated cases. What is a special master? A special master is a person appointed by a court to...
What does undue influence mean in Texas?
If you have a loved one who passed away and left a will that seems unfair, you may wonder if someone exerted undue influence over them. Undue influence is a legal term that refers to a situation where a person takes advantage of another person's weakened mental state...