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Demand Letter attached.
A Demand Letter is serious. It’s the first shot at resolving a dispute without going straight to court. A demand letter is written notice to explain what happened; what you want (like payment, repair, return or property, etc); and it gives a deadline to respond. A...
This property is mine; not ours.
Texas is a community property state. So, when you ask us if the property is his, yours, or yall’s; here is what we would tell you: Community Property – any property acquired during marriage. Separate Property – any property acquired by gift, inheritance, or before...
Avoid these 5 things when starting a new business.
Starting a new business in Texas is exciting but there are 5 pitfalls we’d love for you to think through first. Do not want you to get in trouble from the beginning. Choosing the wrong business structure. (not everything should be an LLC) Forgetting about protecting...
Here is what the Crooks Say
A quick online search revealed this list of common scams. Government Impersonation:Calls from fake IRS or Social Security agents threatening arrest unless immediate payment (often via gift cards) is made. Tech Support Scams:Pop-ups or calls claiming your computer has...
It’s a Scam
Scammers (let’s call them the “Crooks”) are talented at what they do and very convincing to certain folks. Here are a few tips/comments on scams- Good things: the Crooks will try to make you believe something good will happen if you do what they say – like winning a...
Not clear; Not going to sign
We’ve seen a lot of problems when it comes to easements. This is why we want to remind you NOT to sign an easement unless it is completely crystal clear about the location, width, and terms. A local surveyor can work up a survey showing the exact length, width, and...
You are required to confirm this for your employee
All employers are required by law to confirm that their employees are legally authorized to work in the U.S. The government has been increasing scrutiny and enforcement on immigration matters – and for businesses this means the process called I-9 employment...
Don’t make the change just to avoid probate.
We’ve received many calls from people wanting to change their Will over to a Trust. The sole reason mentioned: to “Avoid Probate”. May we challenge the thinking on this and help bring understanding? Probate is not something to be avoided. Rather, it can be a great...
This is your home(stead)
Here is what is considered a homestead in Texas: Rural: 200 acres (family); 100 acres (single) Urban: 10 acres w/ improvements (must be adjacent lots) Urban = several factors to consider: Does a city provide electric, sewer, water, gas to the property? Is it located...
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