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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Many people struggling with the emotions of their recent divorce will need support from friends and family as they come to grips with what happened and decide how to move forward. There is plenty of advice for divorcees in terms of how to open up, handle stress better, and who to look to for help,…
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Let’s say that you and your wife finally got all your estate planning ducks in a row. You met with an attorney, had your questions answered, and when all the dust settled, you had a carefully-crafted last will and testament. But that was several years ago. A few things have changed in your life, and…
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What if I don’t believe in divorce? You believe in your heart that you have tried absolutely everything in your power to save your marriage, and in the end, it still appears that divorce is the only answer. But what if you do not believe in divorce? Believe it or not, you are not alone.…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has altered many of the ways courts across the country conduct hearings and trials. It used to be that if you needed to appear in court, you would do so in person. That is still an option as we slowly return to normalcy, but in the interests of everyone’s safety, many proceedings…
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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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Divorce advice. You’re getting a divorce, and the last thing you want to do is talk to or work with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. After all, you’re at odds, and both of you would rather stay far away from each other. What could you possibly have to talk about? Believe it or not, there’s a lot…
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Helpful divorce blogs. There is a misconception that lawyers only help families navigate divorce from a legal aspect. This includes getting the proper paperwork pulled together, arranging mediation and court appearances, documenting evidence, helping set terms for child custody and child support, etc. But as we all know with divorce, there are real people involved…
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