Probate gets a bad rap sometimes, but the truth is it is actually quite beneficial for you, especially when leveraged the right way. The sooner you begin planning your estate and the more detailed you are about your plans, the less involved the courts will have to get...
Creating a workplace where respect is the precedence
Going to work each day is a mundane part of life for many people in Louisiana. For lots of people, commuting the same roads, talking to the same people and completing the same tasks can get boring and dull. However, when people are part of an organization where they...
Your ally against contractor scams
Do not feel bad if you were burned by a fraudulent contractor. Believe it or not, you are in good company — many of your South Central Louisiana neighbors have been scammed in the same way. According to the local chapter of the BBB, via the West Side...
How do you remove a lien on a property?
Liens, when contractors use them legitimately, are supposed to provide a way for workers to ensure payment for goods or services they provided you. Flood repair, home improvement and renovations could all generate valid liens on your property. However, you may have a...
Rezoning request may make or break proposed development
Savvy business owners know that the commercial property they secure for their endeavors can make a world of difference. It can give a business visibility, accessibility to both consumers and suppliers, and further the business's practices. Yet, finding the right...
Material and immaterial breach of contract
A lot of the time when people hear about contract disputes they hear about full-fledged breach. In these instances, one party to a contract, or sometimes both parties, have violated a material term of the agreement. Terms are considered "material" if they go to the...
Baton Rouge to see business selling CBD products
As states across America begin to loosen their grip on marijuana and marijuana-related products, many are taking advantage of business opportunities. Less than a month ago, the State of Louisiana began issuing permits to businesses to sell hemp-based CBD products,...
What happens when you die without a will in Louisiana?
Most people hate to contemplate their own mortality — and that can include drafting their end-of-life and estate planning documents. While it is an individual's right not to write a will or otherwise protect their assets, they should know and understand the...
Waitr changes business terms, Baton Rouge restaurants balk
Every business owner has a different personality. Some are hard-edged and are willing to do just about anything to protect their interests, even at others' expense, while other business owners want to interact with others in a way that is fair for all parties...
Should you include everything in your will?
You are looking forward to getting the ball rolling on your estate plan in Louisiana and have already talked extensively with your family about your plans. Your decision to proactively plan for your future is imperative to your ability to live your life confidently...