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...
7-Eleven Inc. has agreed to terms with Marathon Petroleum Corp. that would allow 7-Eleven to add Speedway LLC to its holdings. The deal effectively combines the largest and third-largest convenience store chains in the country. Texas is one of 35 states that is home...
The complexity and difficulty of the probate process in Texas depends largely on the specific facts of the case. In cases where the estate is very small, probate may not be required at all. In cases with larger estates, detailed legal planning can be utilized to...
