Imagine your loved ones fighting over your estate after you're gone because someone claims you weren’t mentally fit when you created your will. While the thought may feel unsettling, it’s a reality many people face. When creating a valid and legally enforceable will,...
After drafting your estate planning documents, you need to store them safely. A location that does not pose difficulties when you want to go through or update your documents. So, where should you keep your documents? Here are some options to consider: A home safe...
Drivers should always ensure that they’re in the proper mental and physical shape to operate a vehicle before they get behind the wheel. One way they can do this is to be sure they’re not fatigued when they get on the road. Fatigued driving can stem from multiple...
Every adult should have an estate plan to protect their legacy and loved ones. But this is not the case. A significant percentage of Americans have not drafted an estate plan. This means many people have not planned for incapacitation or death. Here are three common...
Contract breaches can be very frustrating. After all, both parties agreed to certain terms initially. However, one party refuses to uphold the contract. In a breach of contract scenario, there are many forms of relief available through civil action. The party...
If you get involved in a car accident and can take pictures after the fact, they can be very helpful. You should prioritize medical care, but it’s important to take photos if possible. Exactly what photos should you take? Let’s break down a few of the main categories...
A clear title is important when it comes to buying, selling or refinancing real estate. Disputes over property ownership, liens or errors in title records can inspire legal complications that must be resolved before a transaction can proceed. Title disputes may arise...
You can name someone to take care of your child when you become incapacitated or die. If you don't name a guardian and are unable to take care of your child, the court will appoint an eligible person, which typically is the nearest ascendant in the direct line of the...
A lease gives a tenant the right to occupy a residential unit. They have the right to use the space so long as they pay rent as agreed in their lease. Sometimes, landlords decide to remove tenants from a property before the lease actually ends. To do so, they must...
Imagine you have spent years watching your parents build a successful family business in Texas. You have always assumed that one day, you would take the reins. But what happens when your father's will states that the business must be sold to his long-time partner...