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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX I would appreciate any advice on the following scenario: A contractor quotes a price over the phone to a customer. The customer then mails a check for FAR LESS than the amount discussed on the phone along with a self-serving letter indicating...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas It is my understanding that the SE tax is 15.3% for a self-employed individual. Does that include the 7.65% that the employer is matching for the employee? In other words, when an employer matches the employee's share of FICA, is that the...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? TX I am currently in a dispute with the property manager of an apartment complex regarding certain satellite dish issues. Every time I ask to get the contact information for the landlord, she refuses. The lease generally lists the apartment...

What is the name of your state? TX If a non-profit is formed for a small (and new) church, can the head priest purchase a home in the name of the non-profit?

Texas. I have been reading a lot lately that an LLC is the way to go instead of a corporation (unless you are planning to go public). Is an LLC the best option for five buddies wanting to start a software company? In what instances would a corp. be the best option for small businesses such as...

What is the name of your state? TX I applied for a trademark registration for my computer software product and received a Section 2(d) initial refusal from the USPTO because my proposed mark resembles a registered mark so that it is likely to cause confusion. The existing mark is for computer...

What is the name of your state? TX On an inventory and appraisement for an independent administration, it is listed that the decedent owned a certain number of shares of common stock in a small incorporated business which represents a 5% interest. That interest in turn was assigned a dollar...

What is the name of your state? Texas I am a party to a hosting agreement where my business is the host and the other business is the customer. The contract between us is still in effect and will be for the next six months. I just received notice that the customer is changing their corporate...

What is the name of your state? Texas I just looked up the tax appraisal of my home on my county's appraisal website. However, I have a feeling that the actual value is higher than the tax appraisal. What is the quickest resource I can use to find out a ballpark selling price of the home...

What is the name of your state? TX I am wanting to sell a small sole proprietorship for 55,000 (no real estate involved). The seller will pay me 30K down and the balance with interest over a year. I will do a promissory note for this balance but I also want to include a provision somewhere...

What is the name of your state? Texas Here's the situation: A husband and wife jointly owned two cemetery plots. They divorce, and the divorce decree states that the plots should be sold and that the proceeds are to be divided equally among husband and wife. However, this was not done. Many...

What is the name of your state? TX I am going to sell a small business and want to draw up a promissory note for the buyer so that he can pay me the balance after a down payment. In Texas, the maximum interest rate allowed is 18% per annum. How does compounding interest fit in with regards to...

What is the name of your state? TX My divorce decree awarded the house to my wife but stated that she must refinance it in her name within 90 days. It then states that if she does not do this then she would sign a deed of trust in my favor and that I would have to execute a special warranty...

What is the name of your state? TEXAS It is my understanding that LLC's (as well as corporations for that matter) do not shield personal liability in the event of intentional torts. Is this an accurate statement? What about for unintentional torts such as negligence? For example, if you have...

What is the name of your state? TX I am looking to purchase 15 acres of raw land. I intend to build a house on it as well as a corrugated steel structure. What kind of testing do I need to do on the property? I was told by someone that I need to do a phase I assessment as well as a geotech...