The Allen Firm Knowledge Base
Our blog section that highlights some of our most asked questions.
Is this reasonable?
Ted owns landscape and irrigation business. He hired Frank as a general manager of the West Texas division. Frank signed a non-competition agreement when he was hired. Frank worked great for 2 years then recently left to a competing landscape business. Ted just...
What are you learning in life?
In today’s special Teaching Series episode, we were honored to have David Green, Connect Pastor with Christ Chapel Bible Church join us. Here is the deal. Engaging with complete strangers can be very difficult. Sometimes we need some tips, help, and encouragement....
Is This You?
IS THIS YOU? “I am so sick and tired of this job”. If this is your standard answer when asked about your job. + You feel you are ready to be “free”. + You are hopeful and excited about the better future for you. + You have finished business plans for a new...
We Formed Your Company.
During our meeting about forming your new company we were asked by you - “What do I need to do now?” Good question. The answer: “You need to set up a company and it needs to be done right. You will risk losing the protection of a company if it’s not properly set...
Will you sign on my behalf?
Jeff and Jane are selling their house. The closing is next week. The Problem - Jeff will be out of town next week for work. The Solution – a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney allows Jeff to designate Jane as his agent to sign the closing papers on his behalf....
Your password might be compromised.
Have you seen any emails like this? Your password will expire soon. Click the link to change. Warning! Your mailbox is almost full. You have 10 undelivered messages in your inbox. We receive these daily. Those are a few examples of the many email scams/schemes...
Here is what you are missing..
Here are the basic “estate planning documents” we recommend: Last Will and Testament Statutory Power of Attorney Medical Power of Attorney HIPPA Release and Authorization Directive to Physicians aka (“Living Will”) A few more documents may be required – depending on...
This just got complex.
Your new business is going good - growing like a weed and clients are signing up left and right. Three new employees joined the company and they moved into a larger office space to get a little breathing room. You have a big problem though – you have no idea what is...
Are you owed money?
You have a mechanics lien if you are a contractor who provides labor or you supply materials for the construction or repair of a house, building, or improvement. Your lien will cover those improvements (and fixtures). Tip – protecting the lien requires quick action...
Well, where is the starting line then?
The Allen Firm - Friends of the Firm 2022 - Ryan Wood Well, where is the starting line then? w/ Ryan Wood The starting line is here: Thank you to our friend, Pastor Ryan Wood of Paradigm Church for answering this question.
Transfer your house
Let’s say you own valuable home but do not have many other assets. You may be able to avoid probate if you did not own the home and take care of your bank accounts by listing your kids as the POD (Payable On Death) beneficiaries. Question - Can you transfer the home...
What are students really struggling with?
The Allen Firm - Friends of the Firm 2022 - Ryan Aldridge Ryan Aldridge has met and worked with hundreds of teenagers over the last 9 years while serving as the Area Director for YoungLife in Parker County, Texas. He told us what the students are really struggling...
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