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If you own rural property in Texas, you may hope it stays in your family for years to come. Whether the land includes a ranch, timberland or recreational property, your surface rights can become part of that legacy. In Texas, surface rights are a form of real...
When one person decides to start a business by themselves, the business formation process may be fairly streamlined. They get to make all of their own decisions and create the business exactly the way they desire. But when two partners are going into business...
Estate planning in a community property state hinges on identifying whether assets are community, separate or mixed in character. Each category follows different rules that can change how property passes at death. Knowing how property laws work helps people create...
An easement appurtenant is one that is beneficial to a specific property. This means that it is essentially viewed as part of the property itself, or that it "runs with the land." Part of the property's value comes from the fact that the easement exists. The other...
Business litigation is relatively common. Companies file lawsuits to enforce contracts, address business torts or challenge inappropriate regulatory actions. Despite being common, commercial lawsuits are often anything but straightforward. They may involve hundreds of...
Asset preservation planning in Texas estates often focuses on helping you organize land, business interests, and other property in a way that may lower risk from creditors, lawsuits, and long term money problems. In Deep East Texas, where you may own land, run a...
Starting a limited liability company (LLC) can provide the owner with a degree of protection. They do not have direct legal or financial liability for the company's debts and can protect themselves if the company faces liability. However, that protection is subject to...
In the average car crash claim, you have a good idea of whom to hold accountable. Usually, it is the other driver who ran into you. Accountability might not be so straightforward in a truck crash. Multiple parties may have been at fault in some way. The expense and...
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial investments you’ll make. That’s why it’s upsetting and frustrating when you discover your new home has a defect that will cost thousands of dollars to repair, in addition to the money you’ve already spent to purchase it....
If your business depends on a steady water supply, your contract is a key document. These agreements affect how much you pay, how flexible you are and how secure your water access is. Understanding possible issues can help you avoid expensive surprises later. Here are...
