As a property owner in Texas, you want to ensure that your assets are protected and passed on to your loved ones according to your wishes. One way to accomplish this is by including a right of first refusal in your estate plan. What is a right of first refusal and why include it in …
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Some of our clients find themselves in the unfortunate position of co-owning their home with someone who, due to absence, inability, or both, does not contribute to the upkeep of the home. Perhaps the client’s former spouse failed to comply with a divorce decree and moved out without deeding their half ownership of the marital …
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If you have a validly signed lease and your landlord breaches that lease, what are your rights and remedies under Texas law? Landlord liability in this situation is governed by statute and further clarified by case law. The Texas Property Code states, “If the landlord of a tenant who is not in default under a …
At one time or another, most people will have to navigate the intricacies of probating a will. This can be difficult for a variety of reasons both emotional and practical, but having a good grasp of the terminology involved will ease the process. Please see below for definitions of commonly used terms related to probating …
