When we visit a doctor, we expect that they will take care of whatever ailment we face. And for the most part, they do exactly that — we do not feel good, and the doctor makes everything better. Occasionally, however, things can go very wrong in a doctor’s office or hospital setting, leading to medical…
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Very early in the estate planning process, you will be asked to select one or several people in your newly-crafted will or trust to pass your assets and other belongings to after you die. This is called a beneficiary, though you may have also heard the term “heir” thrown around. Trust us when we say…
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Author: Glenn Goodrich (Note: this blog post is written with a slant toward residential property, but Sec. 11.35 of the Texas Property Tax code applies to commercial properties and Business Personal Property as well.) We have written before about those tasks that pay $500/hr. rate (like filing your homestead exemption). Get ready for another…
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John is driving down the road to take his daughter to college. As they are traveling, a massive storm hits. Rain and dangerous winds beat down on the windshield, making it increasingly difficult to see. As they get closer to town, everyone is driving slower and being as cautious as possible. But in the blink…
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Most people have a basic understanding of what a Power of Attorney is. This critical legal document allows you to give a friend, family member, or third party the authority to make decisions and take certain actions on your behalf should you become incapacitated or cannot be present to conduct business for yourself. The POA…
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A question that our estate planning attorneys get asked a lot is, “what’s the difference between an executor and an administrator?” It’s understandable to see so much confusion over these two terms. After all, both generally perform similar duties. Below is a brief breakdown of the difference between an executor and an administrator. Executor vs.…
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Personal Injury: Nelson Law Group can help with dog bite injuries Dogs are known for being a man’s best friend, but when they are scared, feel like they need to protect a loved one, or find themselves being provoked, they will attack. And believe it or not, this happens more than you might think. People…
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Motorcycles are fun to ride and allow you to roam the open road freely. But we can all admit that they aren’t the safest mode of transportation. Motorcycle accidents result in unspeakable injury because you are not protected the same as you would be in a car. And as graphic as this will sound, victims…
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When someone is hurt on the job, say a crate falls on their foot, or they suffer hearing loss from operating loud machinery every day, that injury falls into a separate category known as a compensable injury. These are injuries and illnesses that happen while performing duties for an employer, and they can qualify that…
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Common Law Terms (The Ultimate Guide) Personal injury cases involve a party who has been injured as a result of another parties’ negligence. These cases include everything from automobile accidents to medical malpractice, wrongful death, and more. At Nelson Law Group PC, we bring over two decades of bench and jury trial experience to…
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