In brief, guardianship is a legal proceeding whereby the court will appoint a guardian of the person and/or a guardian of the estate and thereby granting legal authority to the guardian to make decisions on behalf of the incapacitated person. This process has several significant legal procedural steps and will require the representation of an attorney knowledgeable in this area of the law.
Just as each person is unique, so are the businesses they create and operate. Prior to the formation of a new legal business entity, we believe it is important to analyze the benefits and drawbacks of each entity structure, including the taxation, liability, and operating characteristics of sole proprietorships, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations (subchapter C and S corps).
Whether newly formed or established for many years, every business has a need for on-going legal services. Contracts, leases, employment agreements, and personnel policies, are continuing issues for all businesses. Corporations should prepare minutes of the annual meeting of the shareholders and directors. This law firm can provide these important services to your business.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), located in Mineola. Mr. Waggoner has built his law practice to handle a wide range of practice areas, while focusing on estate planning, probate, guardianship, business and real estate law.
Real Estate Transactions
Nearly all businesses and families will be involved in some form of real estate transaction during the course of their life.
We commonly refer to these four documents as the four cornerstones of estate planning. They are important for each person’s consideration and review.
Wills
Do I really need a Will? This common question must ultimately be decided by the client, however, each person should carefully consider the benefits of a Will before drawing their conclusion. The Last Will and Testament provides each person an opportunity to direct who will administer the estate upon their death as well as where their assets will be distributed at that time.
Trusts
Power of Attorney
It is also important for individuals to consider a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (general power of attorney) which can name an agent to administer their finances in the event they become incapacitated. Similarly, a Medical Power of Attorney names an agent to make health care decisions for an incapacitated individual.
As a CPA and attorney, Mr. Waggoner continued to live and work in the Dallas Metroplex for three additional years, gaining more experience in the areas of tax law and complex estate planning. In 2000, he entered private practice in East Texas. During this time, he served as City Attorney for both the cities of Mineola and Lindale, and currently serves as Municipal Court Judge of the City of Mineola.