By ddj on 10/31/2012 8:48 AM

A frail but otherwise competent elderly family member asks you to "be my guardian".  What do you do?  What does the law allow you to do?

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By ddj on 8/3/2012 6:29 AM

With the advent of "concierge medicine", it may be time for small to midsize businesses to consider the idea of "concierge counsel".

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By ddj on 6/7/2012 11:11 AM

In the words of everybody's mom, "It's all fun and games till somebody puts an eye out!":  going into business with anybody, no matter how long you've known each other or how much you trust each other, should be done at arms' length and with the proper discussions beforehand.  It should also include a written agreement as to the terms of the business relationship, as well as a clear way to break ties (and bonds) in case things go south.

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By ddj on 4/17/2012 10:42 AM

In case you haven't been paying attention, the Eagle Ford Shale formation in South Texas is the most active oil and gas "play" in the US today, and lots of folks who thought they only had scrub land find themselves faced with important decisions on a bewildering variety of property interests.  If you're in this position, please consider talking with an experienced attorney about your options before you "sign on the dotted line".

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By ddj on 11/9/2011 1:43 PM

Book Dana Jacobson to speak to your company or group of 20 or more on the basics of estate planning and advance directives!  It's free!

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By ddj on 10/4/2011 11:29 AM

Many people think that the safest place to keep a will is at the local county courthouse.  Read on for some things to consider before you "file it".

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By ddj on 9/14/2011 6:52 AM

The amazing advances in web-based communication offer great ways to get face-to-face with your lawyer.

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By ddj on 8/4/2011 8:02 AM

Sob stories and big dreams abound, but don't be tempted to strike your hand in pledge for another.  Co-signing too often ends up with the guarantor (you, if you co-sign) stuck with the bill.

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By ddj on 12/15/2010 2:31 PM

 Online legal document preparation sites may sound like a cheap solution, but they often create more problems and issues than they solve.

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By ddj on 12/10/2010 1:54 PM

Many Texas residents think that if they're married, they don't need to make a will because their spouse "obviously" inherits all their stuff when they die.  Au contraire, mes amis!  Another common error is to think that once you make a will, your heirs will just inherit without having "the expense of probate".  Not so much...

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