When it comes time for retirement planning and establishing a guideline for what you want to be done with your estate, it is important that you take your time in making decisions that will undoubtedly impact your life for years to come. At [nap_names...
After you have gone through the hiring process at your new job in Louisiana, your cooperation has been requested in signing an employment contract. While you have agreed to sign your name on the dotted line, you may be questioning the purpose or necessity of an...
Having the right place to do business can set you up for success. It can ensure that certain costs and expenses are minimized as fully as possible and that adequate space and resources are available to carry out the business's functions. On the other hand, those who...
Many Louisianans who are considering starting a business do so with an eye on making money. They therefore begin their business planning with an eye on maximizing profits. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. However, that business model isn't right for...
For many people in Louisiana, writing a will may not be their top priority. For some people, the time it takes to put one together may seem like something they do not have. For others, the idea of making designations this early in life may seem counterproductive....
Baton Rouge homeowners have had many opportunities in recent years where there was a need to hire contractors. Weather patterns have sent plenty of hurricanes, tropical storms and even a so-called "500-year" flood to our area in 2016 that no one wants to see again in...
When you need work performed on your Louisiana home, you must spend extreme care selecting a contractor. After interviewing several potential candidates, you then select the one whose past work and financial bid appeal most to you. However, you may wonder how you can...
Without a will, the State of Louisiana might still distribute your property as you wish. Nevertheless, it is usually beneficial to make some sort of estate plan. You should probably think of the default succession laws as more of an informative context rather...
Mergers can be a great way to further business's interests by increasing their market share, broadening their services, allowing them to enter new markets, and reducing costs. The process can be enormously complex, though, even when the businesses involved in a merger...
Recently on the blog we've spent some time discussing business sales. For example, last week's post discussed the sale of Barnes and Noble to a huge hedge fund. This is a topic rich with legal issues, which is why it is important that Baton Rouge-area business owners...