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 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 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...
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...
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...