Sight unseen real estate deals are more common in Texas than many potential market participants understand. These sales often involve high-end real estate or buyers in search of rental investments. Agents and other people interested in selling real estate sight unseen...
As the executor of a Texas estate, you may be tasked with making a variety of difficult decisions after an individual dies. In many cases, you'll be asked to keep the peace between family members who are vying for assets to which they may not have a valid claim. In...
A Texas home is one of many assets that you may be able to transfer to a spouse, adult child or grandchild after you pass. There are financial, logical and emotional components that you must contend with when deciding what should happen to it after you are gone....
If you have a person with special needs in your Texas family, you may be concerned about your options to provide support throughout their lifetime. There are several options that can help you to protect loved ones living with a disability during your life and as part...
As a property owner in Texas, you may have mineral rights on your land, especially if there is oil found below your land. Mineral rights can be profitable, but it is important to understand your rights in order to best protect your interests and make the most of them....
An individual can find plenty of places online that offer low-cost or even free estate planning forms. While getting access to these forms for little to no money is an enticing offer, the true value of working with a professional estate planner isn't in the forms they...
When an individual hires a construction company for a building or project, a construction contract can ensure that the project is completed according to the individual's specifications. However, there are different types of construction contracts, so it's important to...
Anyone with or without assets and of any age may benefit from estate planning. Among many young people in Texas, there is the misconception that only older individuals become involved with estate planning. In truth, anyone could work with an attorney to take part in...
Your will may be filed with a Texas probate court as soon as you pass away. As a general rule, whoever is in possession of the will is required to present it to a judge in a reasonable amount of time. If that individual is unwilling to hand it over voluntarily, it may...
Not everyone who works looks at the itemized breakdown of taxes and withholdings on their paychecks. Many will likely notice when their weekly payment amount increases or decreases, though. Workers in Texas might wonder why their paychecks appeared to reflect a raise...
