Eminent domain grants local, state, and federal governments the legal authority to take private property for public use. But what happens when the land you've built your life on is suddenly no longer yours? While this may sound alarming, the law requires the government to provide property owners with fair compensation—though what’s deemed 'fair' is [...]
Short Sale vs Foreclosure: What’s the Difference? When a homeowner struggles with making mortgage payments, they may be in danger of losing their home. If you have found yourself in this situation, you have a few options: Foreclosure. The lender seizes the property. Short Sale. The property is sold before foreclosure. Deed in Lieu of [...]
Do you have an incident on your record that you would like to have removed? If you want to get rid of your criminal record, there are steps you can take to try and get your record cleared. Whether or not this will be possible for you depends on a variety of factors, such as: [...]
If you are involved in the air transportation industry in any way, you may be aware of the federal excise tax on air transportation. This 7.5% tax is applied to any and all expenses related to the transport of people or products by air. This includes fuel, tickets, security, facilities, customs, and many more aspects [...]
Anytime property is bought or sold, a real estate attorney is required to oversee the transaction. Real estate law is complex, which is why an attorney is needed to ensure that the exchange of property between parties is legal. Both residential and commercial real estate have their own specific laws that govern transactions, so depending [...]
Do you know what to include in a will or a trust? If you’re considering establishing either of these documents as part of your estate planning, you can ensure you have covered everything by working with an experienced estate planning lawyer. Estate planning ensures that your loved ones are taken care of and that your [...]
Are you facing foreclosure on your home? This is not uncommon with the current economic situation in Texas and across the country. Sometimes you experience changes to your income or budget after buying a home and find that you can no longer afford the mortgage payment you once could. It only takes a few missed [...]
Are you in some way involved with a construction project? Whether you’re building a new home, a commercial building, or another construction project, you will need a construction lawyer at some point. It is usually best to work with a construction lawyer throughout the process from the blueprints to the final project. What does a [...]
Have you been injured in an accident where someone else is at fault? If so, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit. Injuries can result in expensive medical bills, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other hardships. If someone else was responsible for your plight, you deserve compensation for what you’ve [...]
Do you have a will? The reality of life is that one day it will end. If you want to have any say over what happens to your financial assets and possessions after your death, you need to create a will. The process of creating your will and establishing other plans regarding the end of [...]