Texas Legal Blog
City plans to use eminent domain to widen road for landfill
What to do with trash is a problem for which many jurisdictions must find solutions. One Texas city has proposed a new landfill in a wide, rural area and has already spent over $5 million to purchase the 1,200 acres for the landfill and a buffer zone surrounding it....
These factors can prolong probate
For those who have never lost a loved one, going through the Texas probate process for the first time can seem endless. Surviving family members often just want closure, which may include selling property, dividing mementos and claiming their share of the estate. Even...
Finding value in the family business before succession
Nearly half of all family-owned businesses don’t have a plan for what happens next. If you don’t know where to start when handing the company to the next generation, your family could be out of the job. 43% of family businesses don’t have a system in place for a...
Minimize conflict over the will with these helpful tips
Individuals with large families have much to consider when it comes to the will. Dividing an estate is never a simple task — estate taxes, trusts and probate court guarantee that. People with several heirs may face even more complications once their family learns how...
How can you determine fair market value for your property?
While trying to determine the value of your land, you may wonder if amounts people offer you take into account fair market value. By looking at the unique features of your domain and calculating what it is worth, you can determine if you are getting a respectable...
Is it time to update your estate plan?
Texas residents like you build your estate up throughout your life. When you work on your estate plan, it reflects this care. But take care not to make the mistake of writing your estate plan and never updating it. Many people do not know that this is important. Your...
How to choose an executor to your estate
Writing your last will and testament can be complicated and overwhelming. Yet, becoming informed on matters concerning the estate may help you create a complete and comprehensive document. According to Forbes, choosing the executor of the estate is an important detail...
Know the facts about Texas eminent domain laws
Eminent domain, also called condemnation, gives the government the right to take private land for public use. However, Texas homeowners have certain rights in this situation as documented by the state's Landowner's Bill of Rights. These are the key things to know...
How can a breach of fiduciary duty affect probate?
As you administer a loved one's estate, it can cause undue stress to have to worry about how to deal with a breach of duty. A fiduciary has a responsibility to the beneficiaries to handle any assets or money properly. Promises and trust According to FindLaw, a...
How to avoid disinheriting children in a blended family
In the United States, about 16 percent of all children live in a blended family, explains Healthline. This statistic does not constitute families with adult children or those who do not live within the blended family. If you remarry after the dissolution of your first...
