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Charlton M.
Charlton Messer helps businesses and their owners with general counsel and contract drafting services. He has helped over 500 businesses with their legal needs across a variety of industries in nearly a decade of practice.
"I am so happy with my decision to hire Charlton. Not only was he responsive and timely, he laid everything out for me in terms that I could understand. I would recommend him to anyone and will be working with him for all of my future needs!"
Jimmy V.
Hello, I can help you with this project. I’m a semi-retired, long-time US attorney with substantial experience in business and corporate law. I help startups and small businesses prepare and file the documents necessary to set up corporations or LLCs.
"Jimmy did an excellent job drafting the documents I needed, would work with again!"
Kendall C.
Kendall is a data privacy attorney by trade, and is an active member of the Bar in Texas and Georgia. In litigation, he handled thousands of cases to final disposition in litigation throughout the United States, Latin America, & Europe. As corporate counsel, he guides companies through the marketing and advertising industry and, by extension, many other industries. Further, Kendall is an adherent to the Ben Hogan school of swing thought and, by natural extension, is a proponent of accurate wedge play through residential neighborhoods. He occasionally aspires to a career in turf management.
"Kendall was a joy to work with. He was very knowledgeable on a number of related matters and was able to guide me to an appropriate core master services agreement for my new company."
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Curt B.
Curt Brown has experience advising clients on a variety of franchising, business litigation, transactional, and securities law matters. Mr. Brown's accolades include: - Super Lawyers Rising Star - California Lawyer of the Year by The Daily Journal - Pro Bono Attorney of the Year the USC Public Interest Law Fund Curt started his legal career in the Los Angeles office of the prestigious firm of Irell & Manella LLP, where his practice focused on a wide variety of complex civil litigation matters, including securities litigation, antitrust, trademark, bankruptcy, and class action defense. Mr. Brown also has experience advising mergers and acquisitions and international companies concerning cyber liability and class action defense. He is admitted in California, Florida, D.C., Washington, Illinois, Colorado, and Michigan.
"I was very impressed with the responsiveness and knowledge brought to my situation."
Nancy S.
Seasoned corporate, business and real estate attorney with 30 years experience managing private practice groups and in-house legal functions for publicly traded, privately held, and family companies.
"I had the pleasure of working with Nancy on a commercial lease for our Business, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From our initial consultation to the final signing, her professionalism, deep knowledge of real estate law, and attention to detail were outstanding. What impressed me most was the clear and consistent communication. She took the time to walk me through all clause of the lease on which we had concerns, answered all my questions promptly, and made sure I fully understood my rights and obligations and also suggested modification which would help me as a Tenant. Her expertise helped negotiate favorable terms and avoid potential pitfalls I wouldn’t have caught on my own. If you're looking for a real estate attorney who combines strong legal skills with excellent client service, I highly recommend Nancy. She made a potentially stressful process feel smooth and secure."
Faryal A.
Ms. Ayub is an attorney licensed to practice in Texas. Before moving to the US, she has a number of years of experience in contract review, analysis and drafting. Ms. Ayub is available to help you with your legal problems, as well as filling LLC and other business entity formation documents. To know more about her practice, please visit https://ayublawfirmpllc.com/.
"I would 100% use her again. Repsonsive. Did a great job and thankful"
Jason H.
Jason has been providing legal insight and business expertise since 2001. He is admitted to both the Virginia Bar and the Texas State Bar, and also proud of his membership to the Fellowship of Ministers and Churches. Having served many people, companies and organizations with legal and business needs, his peers and clients know him to be a high-performing and skilled attorney who genuinely cares about his clients. In addition to being a trusted legal advisor, he is a keen business advisor for executive leadership and senior leadership teams on corporate legal and regulatory matters. His personal mission is to take a genuine interest in his clients, and serve as a primary resource to them.
"Wonderful attorney! He was extremely professional, answered all of my questions and was patient with my complicated legal situation. Don’t hesitate to hire him."
October 19, 2022
Craig C.
I have 31 years of experience with drafting, editing, revising, reviewing and amending business and commercial contracts and agreements of all kinds. I have an extensive commercial/civil litigation background as well as years of healthcare regulatory experience.
November 3, 2022
Myron M.
For over 20 years Myron E. Mims Esq. has provided legal and consulting services to small and medium sized businesses. Mims served as regional counsel for a real estate investment and development firm where he managed the Company’s contract execution and management, and dispute resolution affairs. Mims was responsible for oversight and risk management of all legal affairs, including management of a robust litigation docket consisting of a seven figure, multi-party construction lawsuit, and multiple vendor and tenant disputes. Mims prepared new contract docs and implemented execution and management processes that lead to the reduction of litigation. As a managing partner of Nixon Mims, LLP Mims provided legal and consulting services to clients of that consisted of real estate, construction, telecommunications, media and food industry businesses. Mims routinely assisted clients with developing corporate governance and management protocols, strategic planning initiatives, and advised clients in the negotiation and execution of complex business transactions. Mims routinely provided operational oversight and technical analysis for management. During this period Mims obtained firsthand experience of the access to capital impediments and challenges that growth-stage businesses face.
November 2, 2022
David W.
Founder David W. Weygandt, the Singing Lawyer, is passionate about helping families and businesses stay in tune with what they care about and avoid conflict. When injustice has been done, David is proud to stand up to the modern Goliath and vindicate your rights on your behalf. David lives and practices law in The Woodlands, Texas, and assists clients all across Texas.
February 24, 2023
Candace M.
For over 20 years, as an attorney and real estate broker, Candace has used her passion for business and real estate to help her clients succeed as business owners, entrepreneurs Realtors, and real estate investors. She and her team go above and beyond to simplify and solve those issues which trouble her clients. From the simple to the complex, she is ready to help. Her experience includes, Real Estate law, Contracts, Business Formation, Business Operating AGreements and Entrepreneurial counseling.
Alex F.
I am a small business attorney licensed to practice in Colorado and Texas. I focus on commercial lending and outside general counsel services.
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Can a trustee be held personally liable for the debts of a trust?
Can a trustee be held personally liable for the debts of a trust? I recently became the trustee of my late father's trust, which includes significant financial assets. However, the trust also has outstanding debts that exceed its assets, and I am concerned about my personal liability in case the creditors come after me for repayment. I want to understand my legal obligations and potential risks as a trustee in this situation.
Merry K.
As long as you do everything "by the book" (good record-keeping, etc) you have no personal liability in regards to debt/obligations of your father's estate, including the trust. Here's the gist for Washington State: You're protected from personal liability as long as you're acting as the trustee and not doing anything outside the scope of your authority or behaving negligently. You need to manage the trust's assets and debts according to the trust document and the law. If you mess up here, there could be some risk of liability. Always make it clear that you're acting as the trustee and not in a personal capacity. This helps keep the lines clear, so creditors and others know you're acting on behalf of the trust. If you mismanage the trust or engage in any kind of misconduct, you could be held personally liable for any losses that result. If the trust's debts are greater than its assets, you'll need to prioritize paying off those debts before distributing anything to the beneficiaries. You might also need to: Pay Debts: Use the trust’s assets to settle any outstanding debts. Talk to Creditors: Let the creditors know about the trust's financial situation and try to work out payment plans or settlements if necessary. If you're worried about personal liability or need help managing the trust's debts, it might be a good idea to talk to an attorney who specializes in trust and estate law. They can give you specific advice and help make sure you're doing everything by the book. Most trusts list a first, second, and third choice of trustee. If that's the situation with your father's trust, you can ask to work with the other people listed, or ask them to take responsibility instead of you. However, your father named you for a reason, as his first choice. After I answer certain Contracts Counsel questions, I'm sometimes asked to bid on a project. Please be aware that my schedule does not allow me to take on your matter, should you need help. One way to find attorneys in this field, in addition to Contracts Counsel, is through this organization: naela.org Best wishes, Merry
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Can a trust be modified to remove a beneficiary?
I am the trustee of a family trust, and one of the beneficiaries has engaged in behavior that is detrimental to the trust and its purpose, including misusing trust assets and refusing to cooperate with other beneficiaries. I am concerned about the negative impact this beneficiary's actions are having on the trust, and I would like to know if it is possible to modify the trust to remove this beneficiary and distribute their share to the remaining beneficiaries.
Tanasia T.
As the Trustee, you have a fiduciary responsibility to manage and protect trust assets, so it is good on you that you are wanting to take action. However, what you are able to do largely depends on the type of trust (revocable or irrevocable) and the explicit terms of the trust. Generally, a revocable trust may be modified by the settlor at any time. So, if you are the trustee and also the settlor, you have the inherent authority to make modifications to the beneficiaries. If it is an irrevocable trust, it may be modified with the consent of all parties (beneficiaries including the beneficiary that you want removed) or by order of the Court.
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