Your house is important for you and your spouse. It is likely the largest asset you own. When you pass away, you want to make sure that your spouse doesn't have to go through probate court just to keep your family home. Texas law can make avoiding probate difficult....
Month: September 2019
Industry focus: Texas’ vast and varied construction realm
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 18, 2019 | Construction Law
The generic term “construction law” connotes a truly broad universe of vitally important subject matter. Even quick contemplation of the construction realm must acknowledge the field’s sheer scope, especially in a developed and constantly evolving...
The Importance of Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 17, 2019 | Firm News
Securing a smooth financial future can be a challenge under the best of circumstances. But when you or one of your loved ones must also deal with special medical or life needs, the situation may prove especially worrying and difficult. Fortunately, you may be able to...
The importance of starting early with estate planning
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 9, 2019 | Estate Planning And Probate
You may feel that you are too young to start planning your estate. But even if you still have many years before you retire, you should start thinking about the future now. Estate planning helps to protect you and your family from the unexpected. Planning ahead makes...
Houston-based wireless provider acquires FastL2 technology
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 6, 2019 | Tax Law
Houston-based wireless provider, Infrastructure Networks, recently acquired YR20, another company based in Houston that offers various network connectivity and analytical services. Merging the two companies will allow its users to function and operate in remote parts...
Alt Coin Taxation (Part 1): Is Bitcoin or Crypton Coin Taxable? By John Ferguson
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 6, 2019 | Tax Law
History. Alt coin, sometimes called crypto coin or currency, remained in relative obscurity until Bitcoin's meteoric rise in price in 2017. This rise in Bitcoin price brought everything about Bitcoin and other alt coins into the public eye. The IRS was slightly ahead...
Anticipating changing life stages is important to Texas business owners
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 6, 2019 | Business Law
As any owner knows, a business can have a life of its own. The culture within each company has a personality and some people attribute family-like characteristics to their work environment and fellow workers. Every life has a beginning and an end, and businesses go...
Business Contract Mistakes to Avoid
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 6, 2019 | Business Law
Contracts make the business world go round -- but you might be surprised at some of the simple yet critical steps that business owners can skip when they're preparing an important contract. Do everything you can to avoid these potentially catastrophic contract...
Estate Planning: You Don’t Have Time to Put It Off
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 6, 2019 | Estate Planning And Probate
If you're one-half of a young couple with everything in the world to look forward to, you may think it absurd to start worrying about such things as creating a will or establishing guardianship of children. But the truth is that you can never make your estate planning...
Hire a Business Lawyer Before You Buy That Franchise
On Behalf of Blazier, Christensen, Browder & Virr, P.C. | Sep 6, 2019 | Business Law
Buying a franchise can provide an ambitious business owner with some wonderful opportunities -- but it can also create some unanticipated legal headaches. If you’re giving serious thought to becoming a franchisee, you need to give equally serious thought to engaging a...