Mineral rights in Texas are the rights of an individual to any oil, gas, mineral and resource deposit below the surface of a certain estate or property. The surface is the real property or visible estate where one would usually build housing or commercial...
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How do special needs trusts affect public benefits?
It can be disheartening to have a relative who cannot work due to a disability. Fortunately, your loved one might not be entirely out of luck. According to USA.gov, there are some social programs that provide benefits to individuals who need them. While beneficial to...
What are some signs of a bad nursing home?
There may come a day when you need to put an aging loved one into a nursing home because he or she can no longer live independently. This is a difficult decision for many families, especially since they want to prevent nursing home abuse and neglect. According to the...
How can you include digital assets in your estate plan?
While creating your estate plan, you likely included physical property, such as real estate, family heirlooms and other valuable items. But you may not have made plans for digital items. According to a survey conducted by Caring.com, only 33% of Americans have created...
Top 3 most common trademark legal issues
When you start a business, one of the first things you need to do is come up with a name. However, creating a business name is not always simple due to trademarks, copyright and other legal issues that surround intellectual property. As a word, phrase, symbol or...
Can a property owner refuse to sell to the government?
Texas eminent domain laws allow the government or a private entity with government authorization to take ownership of private property in some circumstances. However, the entity taking the property must meet certain requirements and provide compensation. What happens...
Can you spot the signs of elder abuse?
Elder abuse is the practice of preying on older individuals, usually with the intent of gaining something from them. Spotting the signs of this dangerous practice may help a loved one escape the psychological and sometimes physical torment. The practice of abuse is...
What are inspection red flags to watch for?
Many people think that buying a new property comes with significant and unavoidable risks. However, this is not always the case. In fact, it is perfectly possible to lower the overall chance of risks happening by having a home inspection. Issues with foundation U.S....
What do party wall agreements do?
If you have been looking for your first or next home, you probably know how difficult it is to compete in today's red-hot housing market. Indeed, according to Realtor.com, the average price of single-family homes in the Dallas area has climbed by more than 15% during...
3 crucial items to add to your estate plan before retirement
You might already have grand plans in store for your retirement years, but you also know that there are many preparations to make before officially retiring. It is important to make sure your financial affairs are in order, and equally important to sort out your...