Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it’s also a huge undertaking. As one of the most significant investments you will ever make, it’s important not to get swept up by the emotions of house hunting and end up biting off more than you can chew. Taking...
Some people call it a living will, others call it an advance health care directive and many have another name entirely. Regardless of what you call it, it's critical to understand the benefits and whether or not it's a good addition to your estate plan. Many people...
Not every parent or grandparent is in the position to leave a hefty chunk of change to their offspring. But those who are so fortunate may have concerns about how the sudden windfall may negatively impact their loved ones. That's an understandable concern. While your...
Contractor fraud is a serious problem, especially after natural disasters. People who are less than honest come to those who are desperate for repairs on their homes or property. They tell them that they can complete the job and do it for a fair, and sometimes even...
When someone dies without a last will or estate plan, their assets will usually have to go through probate court. Even individuals who have carefully planned for the distribution of their assets when they die can still have their estates wind up in probate court....
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...
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...
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...
A few months ago on the blog we discussed how contract disputes are often avoided by clearly articulating the agreement's basic terms. Far too often, the parties to a contract write language that is ambiguous or vague. This lack of clarity can be the death knell of a...
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...