On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 22, 2020 | Estate Planning
An advance medical directive is a document people will complete and sign while they are healthy that will give them some control over medical decisions that they otherwise might not be able to make for themselves. As people age, it becomes more and more likely that...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 19, 2020 | Blog, Business Formation & Planning
If you own a business in Louisiana, it is important that you have a succession plan in place. This is true even if you don’t think that you will be retiring or giving up control of the company anytime soon. Let’s take a look at the process of creating a...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 17, 2020 | Business Law
As a Louisiana business owner, it is almost inevitable that at one point or another, a dispute over some portion or operation of your business may arise. When this happens, it will quickly become evident how important it is for a business to be set-up properly from...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Estate Planning
Louisianans from every demographic are advised to think about the value of a comprehensive estate plan. This is true for people with limited income and assets and those who are considered wealthy with a vast portfolio. For the latter group, however, there will be more...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Real Estate Litigation
It takes a lot of hard work to prepare a home for sale. For many Baton Rouge homeowners, preparing a home for the market may involve fixing items that need repair, adding upgrades that appeal to buyers, and improving the home’s aesthetic both inside and out. Once a...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Business Law
The steel plant operated by Bayou Steel BD Holdings, L.L.C. has been a fixture of the landscape in LaPlace since it was opened more than 40 years ago. In October 2019, the owners of the company filed a petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Estate Planning
People who watch dramatic television programs or films about families and disagreements within those families often have misplaced beliefs about reality and the law. In Louisiana, people might think they understand the basics about estate planning and deciding who can...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Real Estate Litigation
Finding a home to buy can be a challenge for an individual who is ready for a move. There are so many things that Louisiana residents must look for when they prepare to enter the housing market. Factors such as safety, schools, neighborhood, location, size, and age...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Commercial Real Estate
Businesses in and around Baton Rouge often use contingencies as protection in deals that involve a lot of money. Most contingency clauses allow one party to withdraw from the deal without penalty if one or more conditions are not met. Sometimes, the exercise of a...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills And Trusts
Louisianans might put off creating an estate plan for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they are younger and do not think it is a priority. They may not have significant assets or property valuable enough that they believe a will is necessary. Or they might not want to...
