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You can’t use that name

When we say “Mark” – that means both: trademark – used with regard to goods/products service mark – used with regard to services The Texas Business & Commerce Code defines these: 16.001(10) defines “Trademark” as a word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination...
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HOA

If you own a home located within a HOA, there are a few things you may find in the HOA documents: How the HOA is set up and how it makes decisions. The powers of the HOA and what it is unable to do (there should also be some language which limits the HOA’s ability to...
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Helping our Community

We are taking our legal hats off for this week to tell you about the non-profit we have formed years ago called Blessed Communities, Inc. It’s as true in our communities as it is in life: If we’re not moving forward, we’re falling backward. At Blessed Communities, we...
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Feels like homestead

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...
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You don’t have to avoid this

Today, this tip is being reposted by request of clients and friends! 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...
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Two shortcuts.

There are no shortcuts in life (they say) but when it comes to a deceased’s estate upon death these may count:  Shortcut #1 – Muniment of Title: If the deceased’s estate meets the criteria below then it is eligible for muniment of title which allows assets to...