Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Answers for Business Owners and Families in East Texas

Call our Tyler office at (903) 595‑6297 or send a request through the Schedule Consultation page. Give us a short description of what you need and we will follow up to set a time.

Most of our clients are East Texas business owners, from people starting their first company to established businesses with employees, contracts and property. We also help families and individuals with wills, trusts and probate.

Texas lets you file formation documents on your own, but the filing is only one piece. An attorney helps you choose the right entity, draft a company agreement or bylaws, and set things up so your personal assets stay protected if something goes wrong.

It depends on how many owners you have, how you plan to pay yourself, whether you will bring in investors and how you want the business taxed. We walk through those questions with you and usually loop in your CPA before recommending a structure.

Yes. We review, draft and negotiate leases, vendor and customer agreements, purchase agreements, employment agreements, non-competes and other business contracts. It is much easier to fix a bad term before you sign than to fight over it later.

Bring anything related to your question: existing company documents, contracts, letters or notices you received, and a list of the people involved. For estate planning, a list of your major assets and the people you want to name is a good start.

Without a plan, a death, disability, divorce or falling out between owners can leave a business stuck or force a sale. A buy-sell agreement and a clear succession plan spell out who takes over and how an owner gets paid out.

Yes. We prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning documents, and we guide families through probate and estate administration in Texas after a loved one passes.

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Talk With Lindsey Birdsong

Every situation is a little different. Call (903) 595‑6297 and we will talk through your options.