The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently took on a case questioning the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ability to limit carbon emissions. In the case, West Virginia v. EPA, the government questioned whether the EPA could put carbon emissions...
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Business owners: Does your business plan account for these 5 risks?
Business owners confront constant risks. These can destroy a business or inflict costly and substantial damage. Anticipation and preparation for these risks can help to better ensure owners protect their business interests. Five of the most common to account for...
How can you prepare to draft a will?
Planning for the future is a unique and deeply personal process, and creating critical financial and legal documents depends on one’s individual concerns and objectives. If you are considering the plans you need for security and control over your assets, you will...
Three times to update a will
If you have a will, you are already ahead of most of the population. Almost three-quarters of adults ages 45 to 59 in the United States do not have a will or estate plan of any kind. Now that you have one, you are good right? No need to worry about it anymore!...
Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells, PLLC featured in Law360
Scott Skelton of Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells, PLLC made news this month in the Law360 article “Mining Co. Says Insurer Must Cover Harvey Damage Suits”. The underlying suit involves Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells, PLLC’s representation of a local...
3 things to know about business formation and corporations
Business leaders looking to incorporate need to consider various factors when making their decision. For some, a limited liability company (LLC) or partnership may make sense. For others, a corporation. But why and which one? There are different types of corporate...
Contract dispute: When does a real estate agent get paid?
As a real estate agent, you work on commission. Since your pay depends on the final price of the property, the details of the payment, like the timing, can get tricky. The following will dive into some of the common questions and problems that real estate agents need...
EPA fines small business $10K for regulation violation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal agency tasked with using various rules and regulations to help protect people and the environment from significant health risks. It has the authority to move forward with both civil and criminal actions against...
Estate planning with the goal of providing for grandkids
Adults often plan for the future with the goal of caring for their loved ones long after they are gone. For example, if you are a grandparent in Texas, one of the things you may want to accomplish with your estate plan is to leave your grandchildren an inheritance....
Estate planning 101: Make sure your spouse knows these 3 things
Marriage is more than just a love story; it is a partnership. One way to help better ensure our partners are prepared for anything life could throw our way is to have an estate plan. Although the details of the plan will vary for each couple, every couple can benefit...


