Texas has a reputation for being business-friendly and for encouraging businesses from outside of Texas to work here. If a business from another state or country wishes to operate in TX it must first register with the Texas Secretary of State. Steps to Registration The first step of registration is to visit TX SOS. Registration […]
Month: February 2022
Texas Builder Contracts for Residential Construction
A property owner invests large sums of money as well as great faith in a builder who is constructing a custom house. Before the construction begins, owner and contractor should discuss key points, agreeing on such issues as time frame, materials, costs, and contingency plans. A residential construction contract documents those agreements, ensuring that everyone […]
Proof of Death in the Texas Probate Process
When a loved one dies, the estate goes into probate, the legal process for distribution of assets. The first step to begin probate is to file a petition with the court which appoints an administrator of the estate. That petition must be filed within four years of the decedent’s death, and it must offer proof […]
Per Stirpes vs. Per Capita in Texas
A valid will identifies the beneficiaries and which assets they’ll receive, as well as when and how exactly the beneficiaries will receive those assets. The person writing the will, the testator, also chooses one or sometimes two executors who ensure the will is carried out as written. The testator may also choose between dividing the […]
Notice to Creditors as Part of Texas Probate
Ideally, a valid will designates the beneficiaries of an estate, how assets will be divided among beneficiaries, and the name(s) of the executor(s) who will be in charge of carrying out the wishes of the decedent, the person who wrote the will. Most wills call for independent probate administrations as opposed to dependent administrations. As […]
The Spearin Doctrine in Texas
Construction projects do not always go smoothly, to the consternation of property owners and construction companies. Sometimes the surprises are unforeseeable and unavoidable, but sometimes they are the result of carelessness, miscommunication, or poor planning. Given the time and expense of these projects, the courts have often been involved in determining liability when construction projects […]
Consulting Agreements in Texas
Businesses often make use of outside professionals, also known as consultants, to provide expert advice and opinions to improve a company’s operations. Many consultants are former employees who may prefer a more flexible job description or who may wish to focus on more than a single project. They may also be independent contractors who provide […]
Texas Employment Agreements
Most employment relationships in Texas are not expressly defined in a written agreement. Employees and employers generally have the right to end employment “at will,” as they choose, if that choice is not based on illegal reasons, such as race, age, or gender discrimination. Even though written employment agreements are not required by law in […]
Texas Distribution Agreements
When a company creates a product for sale, that company must determine the best way to distribute that product. Some companies choose to sell products themselves, but many companies work with people outside of the company to sell the product. Known as distributors, these companies work independently, sometimes buying products to sell with a markup […]
Survivorship Agreements for Real Estate in Texas
One of the biggest legal myths in Texas is that jointly owned property automatically goes to the surviving co-owner upon one owner’s death. Once a joint owner (co-tenant) of property dies without a will, Texas intestacy law governs the distribution of the deceased owner’s interest in the property. One of the easiest ways for co-owners […]