What is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is a document that designates another person as “attorney in fact” or “agent” to act on behalf of a named principal. The power is limited when the principal becomes incapacitated unless a durable power of attorney is...
If you are in the unfortunate situation of being landlocked (meaning – have no legal right to get to your property), here are a few options you may seek to obtain in order to obtain legal access to the landlocked property: Get an Easement from your neighbor. (best...
When you are buying house or land, please get title insurance and please, please, please take a look at Schedule B of the title commitment you’ll receive before closing. Schedule B is all the possible bad things on the land you are about to buy. Your insurance will...
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...
This is a question we receive all the time: What happens if I die without a Will? Here is the Texas money/asset plan for those who have no Will: Married Person with No Children: Community Property – all to surviving spouse Separate Real Estate – ½ to surviving...
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 crystal clear about the location, width, and terms. A local surveyor can work up a survey showing the exact length, width, and location of...
