You just found out that your favorite Aunt Melba has died. Apart from the grief and sadness, you also receive a notice from the lawyer handling Aunt Melba’s affairs stating you are a beneficiary. Your best friend advises you to get a lawyer. What should you do? Will Aunt Melba’s…
Every business should have a proper legal structure and set of bylaws or an operating agreement upon which it will operate. While some businesses are more suitable for a partnership or corporation, for the last few decades, Limited Liability Companies or LLCs have become one of the most popular structures. …
What You Need to Know About Hiring Your First Contractor A big step for a business is deciding to hire workers. A business owner is often faced with a chicken or egg dilemma- does she hire employees anticipating growth of the business, or wait until the business grows and then…
For several years we have added to our summer blog a reminder about getting legal documents ready for college. This year our firm has two employees and children of two others graduating from high school (and one from college!) Congratulations Brantley, Caroline, Elizabeth, Lawson and Morgan! While this year’s graduation…
Congress just passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This act aims to assist small business owners with current needs. The attached guide serves to provide information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration. https://stonemyerslaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Small-Biz-Owners-Guide-to-the-Cares-Act.pdf
The Texas Bar and others have compiled some useful information– listed below are a set of links that may be helpful to you, and feel free to share with others: Prevention of COVID-19 Symptoms of COVID-19 What to do if you are sick Texas COVID-19 testing information How to prepare…
In response to COVID-19, several consumer protection measures have been announced ranging from court hearings, foreclosures, evictions, utilities to student loans, price gouging, bankruptcy and more. Please see the attached article from the National Consumer Law Center to read about the latest measures.
“Mentioning how you want your remains treated after death is a quick way to kill a casual conversation, but avoiding the topic because it is uncomfortable leaves your loved ones to piece together your wishes while also grieving their loss. Planning ahead allows your loved ones to mourn their loss…
Have you checked in with your parents to see if they’ve completed their estate planning? It’s an important question to ask! “Your parent or parents may be afraid to talk about it. Or, there’s a chance that parents may not have done any estate planning yet, or haven’t done so…
“There are many common misconceptions surrounding the topic of estate planning. For example, many people believe that estate planning just means having a will. Others think that estate planning is only a concern for retirees or those over age 55. The truth is, individuals at every stage of life can…