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Well, where is the starting line then?
The Allen Firm - Friends of the Firm 2022 - Ryan Wood Well, where is the starting line then? w/ Ryan Wood The starting line is here: Thank you to our friend, Pastor Ryan Wood of Paradigm Church for answering this question.
Transfer your house
Let’s say you own valuable home but do not have many other assets. You may be able to avoid probate if you did not own the home and take care of your bank accounts by listing your kids as the POD (Payable On Death) beneficiaries. Question - Can you transfer the home...
What are students really struggling with?
The Allen Firm - Friends of the Firm 2022 - Ryan Aldridge Ryan Aldridge has met and worked with hundreds of teenagers over the last 9 years while serving as the Area Director for YoungLife in Parker County, Texas. He told us what the students are really struggling...
Yes. Yes. Yes. So, what is the question?
The Allen Firm - Friends of the Firm 2022 - Corey Daniel “Yes. Yes. Yes.” This is Corey Daniel’s answer to this question every single time (even with new construction--- YES). So, what is the question?
Don’t get nailed, man!
If you are building or repairing a house, building, or improvement and providing material or labor then you are a “Claimant” – for mechanic’s lien purposes. There are different types of Claimants and processes to follow but everyone must do these things: Notice: send...
Buyers of land are asking this.
The Allen Firm - Friends of the Firm 2022 - Sam Byrd Buyers of land are asking this. w/ Sam Byrd Are you considering selling some land? If so, you must know what the buyers are asking first. Sam Byrd with Clark Real Estate Group answered this question. Have a question...
I was intimidated to buy real estate, then..
Let us clear the fog – here are the simplified steps: Step 1: Contract is negotiated and signed between Seller/Buyer. Step 2: Buyer obtains a loan through a Bank. Step 3: A title company researches the title to the real estate and issues a Title Commitment (this will...
These six (6) types of water damage may or may not be covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy.
The Allen Firm - Friends of the Firm 2022 - Darin Tubbs These six (6) types of water damage may or may not be covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy. Sudden and accidental (like a pipe burst) Water backup (backed up drains) Foundation water (plumbing leak in...
What kind of insurance does a business need?
The Allen Firm - Friends of the Firm 2022 - Ross Conner Meet Ross Conner – Partner of Hotchkiss Insurance in DFW area. In today’s Friends of the Firm video, we asked Ross this: What kind of insurance protection does a business need? If you are a business owner – click...
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