In Lafayette and across Louisiana, those who are trying to start a business will have many business entities to choose from. One of the more popular structures is a Limited Liability Company (LLC). With an LLC, the members’ personal assets are generally shielded if...
Financial problems can happen to anyone. But it only takes a moment of courage to call and ask for help. We are here for that help. When Jane* arrived for her appointment in my office, you could see her face fighting raw emotion with eyes barely holding back a flood...
Families may not always agree on the administration of an estate and disputes may arise. When they do, family members may wish to be familiar with the duties of an executor and how they may challenge an executor who has violated their fiduciary duties. Duties of an...
When the economy weakens or your industry isn’t doing as well as it has in the past, it can put a serious strain on your business. Fortunately, there are methods to overcome issues with your business’s finances and ways to get your business back on track. One of the...
If your business has been hit hard by the economy’s downturn, then you’re in a position that many other business owners have been in before. You may be worried about collections attempts, concerned that you’ll need to let go of your employees or frustrated that you...
If someone you love passes away, you may want to do all you can to fulfill their final wishes. However, there are times when their will won’t make you happy, and if you and others in your family feel the same way, then you may want to change it. Unfortunately, it’s...
As a co-owner of a business in Lafayette, you’ve worked hard to get where you are. You and your co-owner both put time and effort into this work, but you’ve noticed that the other founder isn’t as invested as they once were. If you’re convicted that they’re cheating...
DACA ha sido restablecido y el gobierno está aceptando una vez más a los solicitantes de primera vez en el programa. Además, aquellas personas a las que anteriormente se les habían concedido beneficios bajo el programa DACA ahora pueden tener sus documentos de...
DACA has been reinstated and the government is once again accepting first time applicants to the program. In addition, those individuals who were previously granted benefits under the DACA program may now have their employment authorization documents (EADs) extended...
No matter how hard you try, your business may not always satisfy every customer or client. However, if someone accuses your business of using unfair business practices, you need to investigate that. Your company could end up facing a lawsuit over using unfair business...
