The Nacol Law Firm PC

06/23/2026

A caretaker may be helping from the heart, but legal responsibilities can still arise.

Taking responsibility for a loved one who is incapacitated or physically weakened can be stressful to say the least. This task can be even more daunting if the loved one is an elderly parent or spouse. Most individuals do not like to contemplate death and having these conversations can be difficult....

06/23/2026

Wills and trusts serve different purposes. Understanding how they work together can reduce confusion.

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06/23/2026

Oral contract claims can be difficult, but not impossible. Evidence and context matter.

A breach is not defined as promises laid out explicitly in a contract, rather a breach of contract is defined as any violation of law, principal or obligation. It is this definition of breach that leaves room for parties to file suits involving breaches of implied contracts. It is imperative that th...

06/22/2026

Tax planning and estate planning often overlap. Families can save time and reduce court involvement when the plan is organized before it is needed. These are the kinds of details worth addressing before a problem develops.

Death and taxes may be inevitable, but a big bill for your heirs doesn’t have to be. Estate planners say many of the strategies used by the wealthy to smoothly pass on money also work for families with far more modest assets.

06/22/2026

A handshake agreement can turn into a real legal problem when the details are disputed. Texas law draws lines around which promises must be in writing.

https://youtu.be/Y79HrggVU6o Verbal Contracts do exist and are legally enforceable in Texas, as a matter of law, if they meet necessary legal requirements and specificity. Adequate consideration must be given between the two parties of a verbal contract to make

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who show up, guide, protect, and love their families every day.

06/19/2026

Business structure decisions made early can affect control, liability, and future disputes.

You have decided that now is the time to start up your new business. Where do you start? This can be a very scary proposition for many people! Starting up a new business or forming a new entity doesn't have to be complicated but it needs to be done in a smart way. The key in structuring

06/19/2026

Estate planning can include practical details families might not think about until later.

Planning ahead is the best way to assure, protect and manage your estate upon your demise.  You have worked your whole life to accumulate the property that you own.  Who do you want to decide regarding how your life’s work will be distributed when you are gone?  A will can dictate the distribut...

06/19/2026

Partnership questions often depend on what people actually did, not just what they called the arrangement.

A partnership is an association of two or more people or entities that carry on as co-owners of a business for profit. Many people believe that formal paperwork is required to set up a business and begin, but this is not necessarily the case. A legal partnership in Texas may be created by written do...

06/19/2026

The estate process can become harder when there is no clear will or plan in place.

On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Trump announced the United States is officially in a “National Emergency State” for the purpose of trying to contain the Coronavirus, now considered a Worldwide Pandemic. The American way of life has been put on hold with schools, churches, and major events b...