Contractors. Subcontractors. Anyone doing work on a house. At a very minimum, please get these things in writing: What property are you doing work on? What work will you be doing (be specific… very specific). What happens if there are changes to the work? Describe...
Before you sign a Letter of Intent, please make sure it includes language like this: Each party agrees this Letter is intended only to set forth the discussions of the parties and will not constitute a complete agreement or be a legally enforceable agreement. This...
What is it called when a person attempts to claim ownership of property that is not owned by him? Answer – Adverse Possession. Here is how the law defines it: “Adverse possession” means an actual and visible appropriation of real property,...
The Law (Estates Code 251.001) – a person of sound mind has the right and power to make a will if… Did the person signing the Will have what is called “testamentary capacity”? At the time the Will was signed the person must be of sound mind enough to: Know they were...
If you form and register a business in Texas, you must have a Registered Agent and a Registered Office in Texas. A Registered Agent is an agent of the entity that can be served any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served on the entity. The...
Do you have kids from a prior marriage? Estate planning may be quite a bit more complicated in this situation. Here are some things to consider: How to balance the needs of your current spouse and children from previous relationship. Using Trusts to ensure all...
