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What’s the Law Series: Probate (Part 1)
No Will Affidavit Method vs. Short Method with Will Texas law provides for four types of actions to take place in the court with regard to the estate of a deceased person (“Decedent”): Collection of Small Estates Upon Affidavit or No Will Affidavit Method;...
Using a Tax Exemption Doesn’t Save You 15% on Car Insurance, but It will Save You Money!
In the broadest possible terms, a tax is “a compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government.” There are many different types of taxes that apply to all types of people and situations including: sales taxes, federal taxes, income taxes, and property...
Joy 2018
Happy Holidays everyone! The time of the year in which singing in public and eating an obscene amount of sugar cookies is upon us! Now that the trees are up dazzling kittens and babies around the world with twinkling lights, we can now focus on the most magical time...
Thankfulness 2018
As the Thanksgiving holiday comes, to a close and we embark on the upward recovery from our food-induced comas, it is important to remember the “reason for the season”. Thanksgiving has passed and most people are now in full Christmas mode. Trees are now...
What Your Residential Construction Contract Won’t Tell You: Implied Warranties
If you are looking to build your next home or are in the business of building homes, read this blog post carefully. In residential construction contracts (contracts between a contractor building a residence and the homeowner), there are certain...
Who Owns What and Where Does It Go During a Divorce?
Knowing the difference between the two types of property as defined by Texas is important in understanding how the state distributes property in the case of divorce. How the disputed property is classified will determine how much and to whom the property...
Don’t Post That: Social media and Your Personal Injury Claim
If you’re pursuing a personal injury claim, you may want to think twice before posting to social media. These posts can hurt your case because they may be used to undercut possible claims. For example, if a plaintiff in a personal injury claim has asserted...
Making a Fill-in-the-Blank Will
The temptation is there. A fill-in-the-blank will is cheap—sometimes even free, while will drafted by lawyers generally costs four to five hundred dollars. But which really costs more? The Gamble In truth, using a fill-in-the-blank will is a gamble. If you...
Why do I need a Will If I Do Not Have an Estate?
Contrary to what you may believe, you and everyone else you know will have an “estate” when you die. Simply put, an estate is a collection of all your property you own at the time of your death. The area of law that deals with what happens to your...
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