Mergers and Acquisition
When businesses or professionals talk about engaging in mergers or acquisitions (M&A), what exactly might that entail? In a general sense, M&A is a broad term used to describe the…
Put it in Writing – the Insufficiency of the Handshake Deal and the Praise of the Contract
Have you ever yearned for the good old days where a handshake deal was all you needed? The days where, with that handshake, you could trust that the deal would…
Oil and Mineral Rights
Property rights are often considered a “bundle of sticks” where a person can own varying interests in land. The person can own the entire bundle – called “fee simple.” Or,…
BALI
Adverse Possession
Your property can be taken from you even though you have ostensibly done nothing wrong. You have paid your bills and you are current on your taxes and you have…
Your Dog and Your Liability – Strict Liability for Your Best Friend
Personal liability exposure is an important planning consideration. A person should be able to identify potential risks and assess means to mitigate those risks with the ultimate goal of reducing…
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The Private Family Foundation
Financially successful individuals often contemplate the highest and best use of their assets. In some cases, those same individuals have decided that the natural objects of their bounty (i.e. the…
The Challenges of Timeshare Ownership
We have all been there. We take a glamorous vacation to Florida or Hawaii or Arizona or Mexico, and we are presented with the deal of a lifetime: a timeshare.…
The Community Property Agreement
Property owned by a spouse does not automatically transfer to the surviving spouse at death. Instead, something more is needed in the estate plan to accomplish this feat. In all…
Land Acquisition and Hazardous Materials Pitfalls
When a person endeavors to purchase a piece of real property (i.e. land and any associated buildings), the purchaser would be wise to study up on the potential liability he…
Employee or Independent Contractor Status
An individual or a business can engage (i.e. contract) with another as an employee or an independent contractor. The business owner is usually better served if he or she can…
