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Texas does recognize informal marriages (called “common law marriage”) but there are some rules.  You are not married just because you lived together a long time. Basic rules before your uncommon marriage is recognized: Did you agree to be married? Did you live...

If a person is injured from an auto accident – their main priority is to get better. For good reason. Please – get help needed to get better. The one thing the injured really needs to remember though is documentation is very very very important.  Photos. Medical...

Bill wants to buy a small tract of land from John. The land was inherited, and John doesn’t know much about its history other than he’s tired of mowing it and paying taxes on it. John offers to “just sign a Quitclaim Deed” transferring the property to Bill after he...

When you buy property, there is a difference between “everything looks fine” and “everything is legally clean”.  Title issues can include old liens; boundary disputes; ownership rights of other parties; easements; missing heirs; or claims by other parties. Title...

Business Owners and Entrepreneurs – pay attention.  Here are 5 essential areas you must understand when creating and running a small business in Texas:  Choose the correct business structure (LLC, Corporation, Partnership, etc). Understand Texas tax obligations and...

Its safest to let the other party know you are going to record the conversation and keep yourself out of trouble. “This call is being recorded for quality assurance purposes”. However, Texas is called a “one-party consent” state for recording conversations – means you...

Here is the deal with a “Living Will”.  It is not a Will.  It doesn’t dispose of your property upon your death.  A living will is an “Advanced Directive” which really needs to be in your complete estate plan.   The Advanced Directive talks about end-of-life care...

As you get rolling in this new year – here are some deadlines you need to know! BIG NOTE – we are not accountants so please consult your CPA.  This is meant to a reminder to call your CPA; these can be different depending on some factors. February 2, 2026 - all...

Let’s say you own a rent property or a commercial building but put the title in the name of “Your Name Investments, LLC”. You get insurance for Your Name Investments, LLC. Call your agent now and tell them to add your name to the insurance policy as an “Additional...