Understanding the complexities of estate planning can feel daunting, particularly when it involves loved ones. A joint will, a document often utilized by spouses to establish mutual asset distribution, might initially appear as an attractive solution. However, within the unique legal landscape of Texas, joint wills are generally discouraged. Understanding Joint Wills Joint wills allow …
The Joint Will: An Unsuitable Estate Planning Tool in Texas Read More »
First-time home buyers in Texas may find themselves overwhelmed with unfamiliar terminology surrounding the purchase process. To protect their interests, such buyers should work to gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of a home purchase before committing themselves to a contract. Two of the basic concepts of the typical home purchase with which every …
Texas Home Buying Basics: Earnest Money and the Termination Option Read More »
What is the Statute of Repose? The term may lead one to think of the statute of limitations to bring certain actions under Texas law, and while it may operate in a similar fashion, there is one important caveat. A statute of limitation bars a cause of action following an injury or damages, or the …
If you own land in Texas, you may be approached by a solar panel company wanting to lease all or a part of your property to install a “solar panel farm,” basically, acres and acres of electricity-generating solar panels. A typical solar panel farm requires hundreds of acres of empty land in a location that …
Issues When Leasing Your Property to a Solar Panel Company in Texas Read More »
Homes located within developed subdivisions in Texas are often subject to mandatory membership in the subdivision’s Homeowners’ Association (HOA). The membership requirement is typically found in a restrictive covenant or other recorded instrument that affects the house itself, meaning that the owner of the home cannot sell the property without the buyer being subject to …
Allocating HOA “Buy-In” When Purchasing or Selling a Home in Texas Read More »
