Denton Texas Legal Blog
What are the licensing requirements for real estate agents?
There are many professions that require a license from the state. Typically, licensing is important to help regulate an industry and ensure only qualified individuals work in certain fields. One field requiring licensing in Texas is real estate. If you want to be an...
read moreCould eminent domain change in Texas?
While you generally have the right to be safe in your own home and on your own property, there is one concept that could take that property right out from under you. Eminent domain is a legal right for the government or an approved entity to take your land for fair...
read moreContracts need a keen eye, especially the breach section
A contract is a vital piece of business. Whether the deal you strike has to do with purchasing a piece of property or hashing out the details of a merger with a competitor, the terms and conditions of this document can make or break any deal in Texas. The attention to...
read moreAre mineral and surface rights separate?
When you live in Texas, the big American dream might be to strike oil. When it comes to land ownership, there are two categories. You can be a surface owner and a mineral owner. By default, when you purchase land, you generally purchase the surface and mineral rights....
read moreWhat is the difference between surface and mineral rights?
If you wish to take advantage of fertile land and possibly make some money off the oil flowing underneath it, then you need to understand the difference between surface and mineral rights. You very well could have both, but if you just have surface rights, your dreams...
read moreWill an oil well damage your land?
You may be eager to sign the lease with the oil and gas operator so drilling can begin on your Texas property. However, before you sign anything, you should consider adding one or more clauses within the lease to address surface damage. MineralWeb.com explains a few...
read moreAn in-depth look Medicaid’s five-year look back rule
Estate planning in Texas allows people to make arrangements to protect their assets and wishes regarding care and living standards, should they become unable to take care of themselves. Though often used to protect assets and legacy after death, many people are living...
read moreWhat you need to know about holding an estate sale
Your parents have passed away, and during the reading of the will, you discovered they left you with a great deal of their possessions that you neither need nor want. This is not an uncommon situation for many Texas residents. What can you do with that extra set of...
read moreSubstandard building materials can mar your home purchase
At the law firm of Kelsey, Kelsey & Hickey, PLLC, we know that few things in life are as exciting as buying your dream home. However, not all home purchases go off without a hitch. For some Texas home buyers, the experience can turn into a nightmare if there were...
read moreWhat is eminent domain?
As a Texas landowner, you should feel fairly confident that neither local, state or federal government officials can take your land away from you. Generally speaking, the right to your own property without unreasonable government interference ranks alongside your...
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