If you are a commercial landlord in Missouri, your lease agreements should include all the necessary provisions to protect your interests and avoid potential tenant disputes. Here are some essential requirements you should consider in your lease agreement. Landlord...
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Estate planning and the Missouri family home
Regarding estate planning in Missouri, deciding what to do with the family home can be one of the most challenging decisions. The family home holds a special place in the hearts of many, and leaving it behind can be emotional. However, failing to address the family...
What you should know when evicting commercial tenants
Evictions are some of the most challenging actions Missouri landlords or property managers must accomplish. Making a tenant leave a property can become highly contentious. However, when you need to evict someone from a commercial property, you must follow specific...
Enforcing noncompete agreements can be tricky
Many companies in Missouri and around the country use noncompete agreements and noncompete clauses to protect them against unfair competition from former employees. Noncompete agreements have become quite commonplace in recent years, but there was a time when they...
Choosing an LLC as a business structure
Missouri law requires all businesses to have legally admissible structures for purposes of taxation and personal liability. While there are generally four different types, most small business owners prefer LLCs. However, before settling on it, it is important to...
Documents you may want to include in your estate plan
The type of documents that Missouri residents have in their estate plan will vary based on their situation, but it can be helpful to know what some of the most common ones are so that you have a better sense of what you might need. Your estate plan should be reviewed...
When to update your estate plan
Planning your estate in Missouri does not end with signing the documents. You have to follow up on your beneficiaries, update the will, and review the medical directive forms and other tasks. You want your family members to avoid not receiving the assets that they...
4 things landlords aren’t allowed to do in Missouri
If you are a landlord, you may already know how stressful it can be to have tenants on your property. Sometimes they are messy, destructive and unwilling to pay on time. As annoying as this can be, you must be careful with the steps you take to solve a particular...
5 things landlords should include in a lease
As a landlord, your tenants are an essential part of your business. When your tenants do not understand their contract, it can make your life stressful. When you create your lease, there are certain terms that you should include so that tenants know what you expect....
5 things to consider when forming a business
Starting a business is a major commitment. Because of that, you must plan carefully how it will work and how you will sustain it. Creating a successful business is not an easy task, and there are many important decisions you’ll have to make. To maximize your...