At The Jacobson Law Firm, P.C. in San Antonio, Texas, many clients frequently ask about the benefits and risks of operating as a sole proprietorship. This business structure is particularly popular among entrepreneurs because of its straightforward nature and minimal setup requirements.

When you're a solo entrepreneur, it's easy to get caught up in the daily grind and overlook what happens when unforeseen events occur. One such event is the death of a sole proprietor.

Contemplating what happens after death can be unsettling, yet planning for it is crucial to honor one's wishes and make sure that loved ones are cared for.

As an attorney who handles a lot of probate cases, I too often come across situations that have become expensive problems when they could have been avoided by timely action.

I wear a lot of hats. I don’t mean I have lots of responsibilities, I mean I wear. a. lot. of. hats. Three fedoras, two driving caps, two Panamas, two cowboy hats, a couple of baseball caps

My dad was my law partner for over 20 years, and one of his favorite (!) trial stories was the client who, in the middle of cross-examination by the opposing attorney, began a response with, “I ain’t even told my lawyer this yet, but…”. I’ve also had the dubious pleasure of having a client say, “Well, I just didn’t think you needed to know that!” at precisely the wrong moment – you know, just AFTER the nick of time.

Sounds silly, doesn’t it? It’s just a staple, after all. What does it matter if you remove it to make a copy?

“Here’s a stupid question…” – I hear this too often from my business clients. The Jacobson Law Firm has helped form hundreds of business entities and serves as Registered Agent for many of them.

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