I’m buying property, do I need a survey?
According to the Texas Property Code, there is only a certain amount of information the seller must give the buyer when selling a piece of real estate. Depending on your contract, the seller may only have to give a list of items, which can be found in the Texas...
Buying on the Courthouse Steps: How a Prior Owner Can Redeem
Buying real property – land or house – at a Sheriff’s sale or a tax sale typically means standing on the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday of the month. Sales typically take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and are posted in the location for...
Deciding What Happens After: Guardians, Wills, and More Explained
The decision about who would take your minor child if you were to die is an important but daunting idea. Who would take care of them? How would you provide for them? When is an appropriate time for your minor child to receive any assets you may have? These are all...
What You Need for an Insurance Claim
After a disaster or any major storm, people often need to file a claim with their insurance company. These claims can be for damage to a homes, belongings, or vehicles.
Probating a Will: The Necessary Steps
Probating is the process in which a person’s will proved valid by a court. After that, the court will identify property, appraise said property, pay taxes and then distribute the remaining property according to that state’s law.