How does child custody work in Texas? In Texas, the concept of child custody is discussed in terms of both conservatorship and possession. In general, conservatorship has to do with a parent’s right to make decisions about the child, while possession has to do with a parent’s right to spend time with the child. Where parents of a child are …
Some entrepreneurs love the challenge of starting a new business and creating everything from scratch. However, that may not be the best approach for everyone. Buying an existing business can eliminate the initial legwork of establishing a customer base, training employees, and securing start-up funding, but it is not without its own challenges. As a prospective business buyer, part of …
Benjamin Franklin famously quipped, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” From the very beginning, you had a plan for your business to succeed. You set goals and developed methods to achieve those goals. Your business has stood the test of time because you anticipated problems and solved them. But if your plan for success does not …
Part of the reward of being a small business owner is seeing your hard work pay off over the years. The many sacrifices you made for your business can all seem worth it on the day you close a deal to sell your company. But if you are dreaming of that day, it will take some work to get you …
What is a Grazing Lease? A grazing lease is an agreement between a landowner (the “lessor”) and a livestock owner (the “lessee”) where the landowner agrees to let the livestock owner graze livestock on his or her land in exchange for cash rent. Given the number of potential factors at play, a grazing lease agreement can quickly turn into a …
There are a number of legal issues facing farmers on a daily basis. An attorney experienced in all areas of farm law can help guide farmers away from the potential pitfalls running a farm entails. Some of the ways a farm lawyer can help you set up your farm for success include: Estate and Succession Planning Setting up business structures …
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Have a look back at Part One of this Hunting Lease series for tips and tricks on the basics of hunting lease agreements. What Happens if There is a Dispute Over a Hunting Lease? While one goal of hunting lease agreements it to preempt any disputes or disagreements between the lessor and the lessee, another goal is to roadmap what …
What is a Hunting Lease? And Do I Need A Written Hunting Lease Agreement? In its simplest form, a hunting lease is an agreement between a landowner (the “lessor”) and a hunter (the “lessee”) whereby the landowner agrees to let the hunter use his or her land for hunting purposes in exchange for cash rent. While it may feel like …
We protect what we value most with insurance. Car insurance and home insurance ensure that we can financially survive a major property loss. Life insurance pays money to beneficiaries after a death, acting as a financial lifeline to the deceased’s loved ones. Business insurance is a hedge against uncertain losses and unpredictable risks that companies face. Key person insurance, also …
Moving to a new country and starting a life there presents myriad challenges. Founding a business in the United States as a nonresident can be even more challenging. It requires navigating a convoluted immigration system, which specifically lacks a startup founders visa. That is on top of the extensive paperwork and filings required of all US business owners, both foreign …
The limited liability company (LLC) is a popular business structure that offers liability protection and avoidance of double taxation. Trusts are popular asset transfer vehicles that allow you to avoid probate and keep assets out of the hands of creditors. By placing LLC membership interests in a trust, business owners can combine the two types of legal entities and enjoy …