The intersection of blockchain technology and real estate law is a novel yet increasingly relevant field of study. As blockchain continues to show its versatility beyond its origins in cryptocurrency, it holds the potential to revolutionize various industries, including property transactions. This post explores how smart contracts could reshape the real estate landscape in Texas, […]
Month: August 2023
Claiming Unclaimed Property in a Texas Probate
When we think about the assets in our estate, it’s natural to consider the more tangible and immediate items like real estate, bank accounts, and personal belongings. However, there are often overlooked assets that may have significant value and can easily become unclaimed property and create implications in the probate process. What Is Unclaimed Property? […]
Prepayment of Residential Mortgage Loans in Texas
Most of the clients who come to our firm with concerns about their mortgage want to know what could happen to them if they are unable to make their payments, or how best to limit their financial exposure for payments they have already missed. Far fewer approach us with questions about what they should do […]
The Texas Recording Statute
Recording in General Some people mistakenly believe that merely having a signed deed is evidence of clear ownership of real property and all that is needed to enforce your claim. Although the process has evolved over time and may vary from state to state, the overwhelming majority of states, if not all of them, stress […]