People often confuse the roles that financial planners and attorneys hold in the estate planning process. Each has distinct duties and a different set of responsibilities within the estate planning process. While financial planners can be useful when creating an estate plan, only an estate planning attorney can draft the actual estate planning documents that… Read More
Estate planning is more than just planning for what happens after death. Though it is less often discussed, planning for incapacitation is essential. It is possible for a person to suffer from an incapacitating illness or injury that may leave them mentally incapacitated and unable to make decisions at some point in their life. Without… Read More
Business owners tend to prefer to be independent whenever possible, choosing to attempt to solve their problems themselves rather than seek outside help. However, there are many situations when working without the advice and guidance of an attorney will lead to unnecessary legal problems that could have been easily prevented. By investing in the advice… Read More
Merging your business with another or acquiring a smaller company can be an effective way to grow your business. However, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can also be complex, risky, and fraught with complications. You can ensure a successful transaction by following these six steps when considering a merger or acquisition as either a buyer or… Read More
Being proficient in social media as a user and using it as an advertising platform require two completely different skill sets—just like everyone who can drive a car shouldn’t become a professional race car driver, the ability to use social media does not qualify a person to run a social media advertising campaign. People often… Read More
A healthy and well-defined employer-employee relationship is an essential part of the successful operation of any business. It is important to ensure that the rights and responsibilities within this relationship are understood and agreed upon. A set of policies and procedures that define and enforce this relationship will not only avoid conflict and provide for… Read More
Every lease is unique, but there are some leases that contain more non-standard provisions than others. While most generic office leases are fairly similar, for example, leases in other fields may have less in common. These differences require an attorney with a specific knowledge of that field. Medical leasing is one of these highly divergent… Read More
It’s natural to want to avoid thinking about and planning for the worst case scenarios in life. Whether it’s planning for injuries, loss of mental or physical capabilities, or even death—it seems easier to pretend that these problems do not exist and to push them to the back of your mind. It is for this… Read More
In the absence of any prior arrangements, a business created during a marriage is considered joint property of the couple in Texas. Because of this and in almost all cases, both spouses will have some amount of ownership rights in a business owned by both or either spouse. A business started during the marriage will… Read More
Bailey Law Firm would like to thank everyone for attending our Open House and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce’s new location on September 8th. We had an incredible turnout and enjoyed meeting with all of you. As we continue to grow, we look forward to building our relationships with clients, advisors… Read More
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