The scope of a guardianship can vary under Texas law, but one fundamental remains: the ward who is under guardianship must be protected, and the guardian needs to be trusted. If there are potential problems, other interested parties should be aware of them and have...
Most Texans think that by signing a will, they will eliminate quarrels among their survivors over the distribution of their assets. In many cases, that assumption is valid, but in a few cases, survivors of the decedent may still quarrel over who gets what from the...
Most businesses would be thrilled to obtain a government contract. These can represent a reliable income stream for the life of the contract. However, government contracts frequently contain a “termination for convenience” clause which, when exercised, can suddenly...
Judges have a role in adjudicating massive dockets of caseloads in our already overburdened court system. At least at the federal level, there are Magistrate Judges who can oversee discovery and other matters, as well as law clerks who assist with research, the review...
When Texas residents suffer injuries in any kind of incident, it is normal to feel a range of emotions. Frustration, anger and uncertainty are common for injured victims. Whether your injury was caused by a car accident, workplace accident or an accident on another...
Although a workplace accident or illness is possible at any job location, there are certain trades and professions that have a reputation for being dangerous. Take, for example, the construction industry. Many people in the Beaumont area make their living working on...
Many residents of the Beaumont area might use the phrase “due diligence” to refer to a person’s just checking on a project or job even if there is no reason to believe there is a problem with it. The phrase grew in popularity in the business world when the United...
When people in Texas start a search for a new house, they have many different things that they both want and need in the new house. They may want a certain number of bedrooms, a certain size house, a certain sized yard, a house in a certain school district, a good...
Elder financial abuse is more common than many people realize. In fact, some studies estimate that millions of elderly people in America are financially abused, costing them billions of dollars each year. This is staggering and completely unacceptable. That’s why if...
Many Texas families have a member who suffers from a disabling birth defect, injury or illness. Planning for the long-term care of these unfortunate individuals can place a heavy burden on the shoulders of other family members. A commonly used estate planning tool...