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How to Resolve High-Stakes Property Disputes
If you own property in Texas, you will likely encounter a conflict with a neighbor, private business, or even a government agency. From boundary line disagreements to land ownership disputes, these situations can be stressful and affect your daily life. In cases where...
Misconceptions About Probates and Trusts
If you are involved in the establishment of a trust or a will, you may hold some assumptions about the way they work. The probate and trust processes in Texas can be highly complex. As a result, many myths and misconceptions have appeared around wills and trusts....
Estate Planning Basics
Estate planning is a critical activity that every person should engage in. This process involves identifying your assets and detailing how you want your property to be handled after you pass away or if you are suddenly incapacitated. Without a proper estate plan in...
Justin Hodge, Kyle Baum, and Kyle Hlavinka Speak at Brazoria County Bar Association
Justin Hodge, Kyle Baum, and Kyle Hlavinka presented on eminent domain at the January 2022 Brazoria County Bar Association luncheon. Brazoria County is one of the fastest growing Counties in the Texas and continues to experience a significant volume of condemnation...
Joseph Marrs Featured in The Austin Chronicle Column “The Common Law” – Intestacy: No will, several ways
The Common Law Intestacy: No will, several ways BY JOE MARRS, FRI., JAN. 7, 2022 A relative passed away recently, and the duty has fallen to me to wind up her affairs. We don't know if she left a will. What can I do? First, listen closely to the lesson the deceased is...
Justin Hodge Quoted in Law360
Emma Whitford, with Law360, wrote a terrific article related to Texas eminent domain entitled “3 Real Estate Cases to Watch in 2022.” As part of the 3 real estate cases to watch in 2022, she includes Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure Inc. et al. v. James...
Joe Marrs Featured in Best Lawyers: Busting a Trust
https://issuu.com/bestlawyers/docs/2021-summer-business-edition/26
Luke Ellis Quoted in ABC News Story
Luke Ellis quoted in a national ABC News story regarding the status of Trump's border wall and the implications for landowners. After pledging not to build up Trump's border wall, Biden's intentions remain unclear- ABC News
The 3 Phases of Condemnation in Texas
Because Texas is a state rich in open space and natural resources, many government agencies approach Texas landowners with condemnation letters to usurp their properties. This action occurs due to the concept of eminent domain, or the government’s right to take...
Testamentary Capacity in Texas
A will is a valuable and necessary legal document, but executing one can involve a lengthy and difficult process. To avoid disputes due to mental capacity or coercion, the person executing the will must have a sound mind at the time he or she signs the document. It...