by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Estate Planning
Limiting the Rights of Trust Beneficiaries with a “Spendthrift” Clause People who have accumulated wealth during their lifetime often want to pass it on to their children or grandchildren, but are afraid the inheritance will be quickly squandered. A... by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Business
Protection and Remedies for Unfair Competition Most of the time, the name or product of a business is legally protected from being usurped by a competing company. In addition to federal law, some states have laws that protect trademarks, copyrights, and patents, as... by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Business
Non-Disclosure Agreements Proprietary information, such as confidential business information, trade secrets, and intellectual property, may be worth millions of dollars. Public exposure or use by others may potentially dilute or destroy the value of such information.... by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Estate Planning
If a member of the GLBT community fails to properly plan, the result can be devastating to his or her partner and family. Having no estate plan, or relying upon a Will, Joint Tenancy, or Tenancy in Common as an estate plan, is tantamount to giving up control of... by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Estate Planning
Tax Considerations of Long-Term Care Insurance People are living longer, but for many a reality of aging is that at some point they are unable to care for themselves. The costs of retirement homes and in-home care are rising, generating concerns for many on how to pay... by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Estate Planning
Attacking a Will When a person dies with an effective will in place, the will may be submitted to a court for “probate.” During this court procedure, the will can be declared valid and binding on the estate of the decedent. In addition, debts are paid,... by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Estate Planning
Upon the death of a loved one, great emotional sadness sets in as family and friends support each other during this time of loss. After finding a firm emotional foundation, it is time to address the task of administering the estate set up by the deceased. Included... by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Family
Q: My common law husband and I have been living in Texas and now want to validate our common law marriage so that it is legally recognized. How do we do that? A: You can record a form prescribed by the Bureau of Vital Statistics which is available at your county... by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Business
Employer Liability Under Respondeat Superior In general, people are not liable for the actions of others. There are, however, exceptions to this rule. One long-standing exception is the doctrine of “respondeat superior,” a Latin term meaning “let the... by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Business
Liability for Employee Cellular Phone Use In one decade, cellular telephone use has gone from being a novelty for the fortunate few, to being commonplace in our society. Most Americans have a “cell phone” and many use them while driving. In light of the...