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How an Executor of “The Will” Might Be Breaching His/Her Fiduciary Duty
The executor of a Texas will is the person chosen by the deceased to administrate the provisions of the will of his/her estate. The executor must be at least eighteen years old and have no prior...
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Texas Condominium HOA’s and Foreclosure
A Texas condominium HOA ( Home Owner Association ) has more power than a Texas residential HOA to foreclosure on a unit. Foreclosure is a constant source of anxiety for many condominium owners that may...
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Texas Child Visitation Schedules that Work with a Parents Profession
Many professions create impositions on conservators making a standard possession order inapplicable and unworkable. The Court may deviate from a standard possession order if the order is inappropriate...
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Winding Up of a Business Partnership in Texas
Many substantial businesses start with a handshake. This can be a good thing or a bad thing. Some million-dollar businesses in Dallas and Collin County begin when two entrepreneurs seek a common goal...
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Texas Divorce Financial Checklist for 2024
Preparing for a Texas Divorce: Assets Going through a Divorce is painful no matter the circumstances. Before you get into the Texas Divorce Process, you can reduce expense, stress, and conflict by...
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HOA Litigation in Texas
Texas Home Owner Associations ( HOA ) : Are You in For Problems? A HOA has the power to make every neighbor’s’ life a little easier by establishing restrictions that keep the neighborhood clean, safe,...
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Contract Review: Proper Form to Prevent Future Breach
Before signing a contract, read through it carefully. Have an attorney review the contract. Make certain that you know what obligations are stated and/or implied. If you are uncertain as to your...
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Employee-At-Will : Status in Texas and Employment Agreements
Texas is an “Employee-At- Will” state which gives few rights to an employee that are not created by statute or governed by labor regulations. At-will employees can be terminated for any reason, as long...
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Texas Divorce: For Richer or Poorer, Hire Expert Help to Protect Your Interests
For better or worse, For richer or poorer, Until . . . a divorce is filed. When there are several zeros at the end of your bank balance, as in $500,000.00; $5,000,000.00 or more, the financial aspects...
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The Duties of an Executor of a Texas Will
The executor of a will is the person chosen by the deceased to administrate the provisions of the will of his/her estate. The executor must be eighteen years older and have no prior felony convictions....
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Social Networking: Did you Say it or Show It? Then You Have to Defend It!
Social media provides everyone with a digital treasure trove of information. Always remember what you post online can and often will be used against you. Approximately 302.35 million or 90% of all...
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Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act : Pre-Purchase Protection When Buying a...
Purchasing a home can be a daunting yet exhilarating experience depending on the circumstances. Sometimes after a couple has purchased a home they regretfully discover many construction defects that...
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No Will: Now What?
When your loved one dies without a will, the Texas probate process can be expensive and frustrating. Absent a will, an individual must have his or her estate distributed per the laws of Intestate...
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The Importance of Family Business Succession Planning
Do you have a plan if the family business must change hands because of illness or retirement? Why is it important to start considering a business succession plan for your business? A succession plan...
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Divorce And Your Business: Who Gets What
In today’s unpredictable economy there has been a continuing growth of small businesses and a substantial decrease of existing established businesses in Texas. In the regrettable instance of “Divorce”...
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Why Texas Employment Agreements Are Critical
Texas is an “At Will” state which gives few rights to an employee that are not created by statute or governed by labor regulations. At-will employees can be terminated for any reason, as long as the...
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Breaking Up a For Profit Corporation
A For Profit Corporation can be a useful tool if utilized appropriately. One major problem with a For Profit Corporation is the lack of flexibility to dissolve the Corporation when a disagreement...
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Family Conflicts and the High Conflict Spouse
A divorce involving a high conflict personality can be more challenging than other divorces, because of the person’s inability to compromise or ever see the middle ground. People like this are called...
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Texas Summer Visitation Schedules- When Can You Get Your Kids
This question causes many divorced or single parents much stress concerning meaningful contact with their children. “What do I need to do to legally secure my specific summer visitation periods with my...
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The Pitfalls of Pro Se Representation
Pro se is a Latin term meaning “for oneself” or “on one’s own behalf.” To represent oneself pro se means to advocating for one’s own self before a court, rather than being represented by counsel. The...
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