The list of reasons commercial real estate (CRE) appeals to investors in Texas includes the opportunity to make passive income, the potential for growth and consistent returns on investment. However, commercial real estate is no different than other investment...
Month: July 2020
How to act as executor of an estate
Texas residents who have been appointed as an executor may want to familiarize themselves with the testator's will. They should also know where any important documents are located. When testators die and the executors begin their duties, they are permitted to hire an...
When to revise an estate plan
There are certain times in a person’s life when he or she may need to make changes to a will or trust fund. One example could be if a person has just moved to Texas from another state. Since different states have different estate planning and inheritance laws, it...
Options for exiting a business
At some point, business owners in Texas and elsewhere may wish to sell or transfer their companies to another person or entity. Those who no longer want to operate their businesses may also decide to close them down entirely. Regardless of what happens to an...
An overview of mineral and surface rights
Typically, when a person buys a home in Texas, he or she is granted surface and mineral rights to the property. If a homeowner has surface rights, it means that this person controls the land and any structures that are built on it. If a person has mineral rights, it...
What homeowners should do if the government wants their land
In Texas and across the United States, homeowners may be wondering what steps they should take if the government wants to purchase their land under eminent domain. While most families will never have to deal with an eminent domain situation, some homeowners may end up...
Evictions resume in Texas
Evictions are expected to rise in the coming months across most counties in Texas as unemployment continues to remain high. Though the Texas Supreme Court issued a moratorium on eviction proceedings in March, this ban on evictions expired. Though some states allow...
What to include in an estate plan for businesses
Texas is a great state in which to run a business, but many business owners could be doing more to ensure that their business is protected if they become incapacitated or pass away. Both business owners and non-business owners alike could benefit from having an estate...