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How to Disinherit Your Children

The process of disinheriting a child is a legal right in Texas, but it must be handled with care to prevent the will from being challenged in court. Simply omitting a child from a will is a risky strategy that can be easily contested, so a more deliberate and explicit approach is required. Why Not […]

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How to Get Specific Performance in Texas

When seeking specific performance as a remedy for a breach of a real estate contract in Texas, a buyer must take certain actions to show they were ready to fulfill their part of the agreement. The core requirement is that the non-breaching party must elect the remedy of specific performance over monetary damages. In addition, […]

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The Steps in The Eminent Domain Process in Texas

Initial Offer and Negotiation The eminent domain process begins when a governmental or private entity with eminent domain power makes a written initial offer for your property. This offer is often a low-ball figure, and property owners are generally advised not to accept it without careful consideration. You have the right to respond, negotiate, or […]

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What is Eminent Domain?

Eminent domain is the right of the government to take private property for public use. While this may seem a shocking concept, it’s actually a power enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, the Fifth Amendment states that private property cannot be taken for public use without just compensation. This means that while the government can […]

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What is Scire Facias?

A scire facias is a legal writ that is used in Texas courts to bring a new party into an existing lawsuit, typically when an original party has died. The Latin term literally means “you should make known,” and its purpose is to notify the executor or administrator of the deceased’s estate that they must […]

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