Dear Friends and Clients,
December marks the end of 2013. Since it is the last month of the year, you can celebrate the month either because it is the culmination of a great year or because it is the end of a not so good year. Either way, you are getting set for a New Year. There is a lot to be said in the phrase, “Out with the old and in with the new!”
Speaking of things new, it is always my hope that my clients will “test the water before jumping in!” Of course, this old cliché is just another way of making a point that it is best to understand the ramifications of any new endeavor before plowing ahead. With the ever increasing world of governmental regulations and tax laws, it is a mistake to assume that an activity or business will be impacted by law in a rational or practical way.
Over the years, I have found that while it is sometimes easier to get forgiveness than permission, it is always much easier to keep your ox out of the ditch than to get him out after he has fallen in the ditch. Therefore, I have included three articles (listed below) that I hope will assist you in keeping your ox out of the ditch. If these articles raise questions or you have a question about business, probate or family law, please contact me at 281-358-7035.
Here are a list of articles that may prove useful to you as you prepare for the new year:
- A Standard Lease: Are You Sure About That?
- The Wedding Planner: What You Need to Know About Prenuptial Agreements
- Title Insurance: Safeguards Against Unforeseen Problems
From my family to yours, we wish you all the best for the holidays and the coming year.
Patrick G. Hubbard
Hubbard Law Firm
