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5 Reasons Why You Should Not Dread Holiday Parties

It is that time of year when holiday party invitations start rolling in the mail.  For some, the enormous amount of holiday invitations and events can become overwhelming.  The reality is, we are all obligated to attend certain holiday parties, but instead of approaching the upcoming party season with dread, consider the following 5 reasons Read More

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Planning for Your Children’s Success: Concerns of a Business Owning Parent

According to the Family Business Institute, only 30% of family businesses survive beyond the first generation.  [https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/05/business/smallbusiness/how-they-beat-the-odds-to-keep-family-businesses-healthy.html?pagewanted+all&_r=1&].  While there are a variety of reasons why family businesses fail in subsequent generations, it is generally agreed that careful and intentional planning is a key component to reducing that risk.  [https://hbr.org/2012/01/avoid-the-traps-that-can-destroy-family-businesses/ar/1]. An early consideration is whether your Read More

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“Seller Financing: The Purchase of a New Business”

One of the first questions that a buyer and seller of a business has to answer is how the purchase will be funded.  While being able to purchase a new business with cash at closing is of often ideal, it is often not possible.  Having the seller of the business finance all or part of Read More

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Living Will v. Last Will and Testament

An estate plan can be described in two major parts:  documents that speak for you while you are alive and those which speak for you after you pass away.  Both a Living Will and a Last Will and Testament are important legal documents that speak for you at different times.  Every adult should take the Read More

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Planning for Your Children’s Success: Concerns of a Business Owning Parent

According to the Family Business Institute, only 30% of family businesses survive beyond the first generation.  [https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/05/business/smallbusiness/how-they-beat-the-odds-to-keep-family-businesses-healthy.html?pagewanted+all&_r=1&].  While there are a variety of reasons why family businesses fail in subsequent generations, it is generally agreed that careful and intentional planning is a key component to reducing that risk.  [https://hbr.org/2012/01/avoid-the-traps-that-can-destroy-family-businesses/ar/1].  An early consideration is whether your Read More

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Knocking Out Bullying in the Legal Profession

I am sad to report that bullying is still alive and well in the legal profession.  Unfortunately, I have found that the mass majority of this behavior stems from senior attorneys with decades of practice experience under their belt who quite frankly feel that threatening and bullying a younger, less experienced, associate is the sure Read More

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“Free Money” Government Grants for Your New Business: Fact or Fiction?

How to fund the purchase of an existing business or the start of a new business is often the first and the most difficult question a new business owner will face.  At the Strong Firm, we have helped clients work through this question countless times and have examined a wide variety of new business funding Read More

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Residential Construction Defects: What all Homeowners Should Know

We are currently experiencing a construction boom, both in the residential and commercial sectors.  This article focuses on the influx of residential construction defect litigation in Texas and a brief step-by-step approach for homeowners to follow if they are considering going after their builder for a defectively constructed residence.  First, it is important to note Read More

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Probate Basics

Very simply, probate is the procedure by which a handwritten or typewritten will is proved in court to be valid and enforceable.  Frequently this includes appointing someone to handle the affairs of the estate with the end goal being distribution of the estate.  Probate must take place within four years of death and an attorney Read More

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Planned Parenthood: Using Your Estate Plan to Guide the Next Generation

People often think of estate planning as an exercise for the wealthy or elderly.  The reality for parents is that estate planning is your opportunity to decide how the assets you gather during life will be utilized to shape your family’s future. Your estate planning opportunities are not limited to cookie-cutter gifts to your spouse Read More

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