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The Importance of Having a Will

People rarely want to contemplate their own mortality, but doing so is crucial to protect your loved ones and ensure that your wishes are carried out. Having a Will provides you peace of mind and gives you control over your assets. Here are a few reasons why having a Will is so important in safeguarding Read More

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How can clients help themselves in Family Law cases in Texas?

Family law cases can be emotionally and financially draining, especially if they end up in litigation. In Texas, there are various laws and procedures in place to protect the rights and interests of both parties. However, even with these protections, Family Law cases can be challenging to navigate. While working with your spouse and trying Read More

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Unique Child Custody Battle Leads to Reaffirmation of the Rights of Fit Parents

The Texas Supreme Court has granted a North Texas father full custody of his daughter, ending a years-long saga that captured headlines across the state and setting a legal precedent in the process. The facts of the case, In Re Christopher John Clay, are heartbreaking. Chris Clay had a daughter with his longtime girlfriend, Arli Read More

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Living Trust vs. Will: Which Is the Right Choice?

If you are planning your estate, you probably have already figured out that wills and trusts are two of the most common tools available, but you may be unsure which one is right for you. Wills and living trusts each have their place, and you shouldn’t rule either one out until you’ve spoken with a Read More

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Common Title Problems in a Real Estate Transaction

In any real estate transaction, one of the key steps toward closing is the title search. Its purpose is to make sure the seller owns the property and also to discover any problems or competing interests that might encumber the seller’s right to sell. Title defects, whether due to third-party claims, flawed records or fraudulent Read More

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How Transfer-on-Death Deeds Can Help Avoid Probate

A significant goal of estate planning for many people is avoiding probate, the court process by which a will is proved and its provisions are carried out. The proceeding can be lengthy, expensive and complicated, especially for large estates with multiple creditors and contentious heirs. Among the ways to get around probate is to use Read More

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Dividing Closely Held Business Ownership in a Texas Divorce

Aside from the typical property division issues involved in divorce, there may be a business interest that both spouses may be entitled to share. This includes a stake in a closely held company, even if only one spouse is the actual owner. Texas is a community property state, which means that all property acquired by Read More

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Law Stops Texas Municipalities from Banning Certain Building Materials

In 2019, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2439, a state law prohibiting local municipalities from passing ordinances preventing the use of certain types of building materials. By expanding the range of what can be used during construction projects, the law is intended to save Texas builders and consumers money on construction costs. For the Read More

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Court Rules Old Friendship Does Not Equal a Fiduciary Relationship

A fiduciary is a person who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with one or more other parties. The fiduciary must place the interests of the other above his or her own. This type of relationship can exist between a trustee and a beneficiary, a financial adviser and a client and other contexts Read More

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