Essential Estate Planning Documents
Essential Estate Planning Documents While an effective Will disposes of an individual’s property through directions and appointment of an executor of the eventual estate, a Will does not provide a mechanism for caring for the individual during their final illness. Because of this, Waldron & Schneider’s Will package includes a durable power of attorney (“POA”), […]
Discovery as a Foundation for Litigation
Discovery as a Foundation for Litigation Whether you are pursuing a claim in court against a party who wronged you or a lawsuit is filed against you, effective use of discovery is important to ensure that your case is properly supported. In general, the discovery period of litigation begins after a defendant files their answer […]
Small Businesses Beware: The Corporate Transparency Act
Small Businesses Beware: The Corporate Transparency Act If you own a small business or have interest in the process for creating one, you likely know that registering a business entity with the state is required. All entities that limit liability for individuals are required to register their existence with the appropriate state official as a […]
Statute of Limitations Issues in Litigation
Statute of Limitations Issues in Litigation Whether you are interested in pursuing a claim in court or if you are likely to be sued, an initial concern before turning to the substance of an issue should be the statute of limitations. Summarily, this is the allowable period in which a case may be initiated, with […]
What to Expect in Probating a Will
What to Expect in Probating a Will The probate process in Texas can be categorized into six main steps and with: (1) filing for probate, (2) hearing with the court, (3) notification to the beneficiaries and creditors, (4) inventory of the estate, (5) resolving debts, and (6) final distribution. While this is seemingly a straightforward […]
The Newly Created Texas Business Courts
The Newly Created Texas Business Courts Earlier this summer, House Bill 19 was passed by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. As a result, the Texas Business Courts will become the newest part of the judicial system of Texas on September 1, 2024. The Texas Business Courts will be trial […]
Vanessa J. Solis-Maduzia’s Interview with Sara Blumenfeld with Networking Done Differently
Vanessa J. Solis-Maduzia’s Interview with Sara Blumenfeld with Networking Done Differently Partner Vanessa J. Solis-Maduzia was recently interviewed by Sara Blumenfeld with Networking Done Differently. You can watch the interview below. https://youtu.be/fn_YavvGGeY
Recent Court Decisions: A New Attempt to Pierce the Corporate Veil
Recent Court Decisions: A New Attempt to Pierce the Corporate Veil On June 23, 2023, the Supreme Court of Texas issued an opinion involving an issue which should interest all corporate investors. The case, In re First Reserve Management, L.P., arose out of the petrochemical processing plant explosion in Port Neches, Texas the day before […]
Recent Court Decisions: Choosing Where You Litigate
Recent Court Decisions: Choosing Where You Litigate Many contracts, especially those of big corporations like your cell phone provider, go on for dozens if not hundreds of pages with excessive wording and small font. While it may not be fair to claim that they are hiding things from you, it is clear that they want […]
Small Businesses Beware: The Corporate Transparency Act
Small Businesses Beware: The Corporate Transparency Act If you own a small business or have interest in the process for creating one, you likely know that registering a business entity with the state is required. All entities that limit liability for individuals are required to register their existence with the appropriate state official as a […]