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In a previous post, we discussed the statute-based defense strategies against home foreclosure. Today, we examine some of the process-oriented defense strategies available to homeowners in this situation. Not all consumer protection law-based strategies depend on...
Some siblings play nice throughout most of their lives. Any cracks in their relationship often are swiftly filled in with spackle. No evidence of animosity, just a seemingly smooth-going relationship. Sometimes, though, detente lasts only until the death of a parent...
Estate planning, and doing it right, is important for estate planners to understand. An effective estate plan can provide important protections for estate planners and their families which is why it is useful to be familiar with the estate planning documents that...
Charitable lead trusts can be an efficient way to transfer assets to family members, reduce tax liability and make a significant difference in the lives of others by establishing a legacy of giving. This type of irrevocable trust donates payments to one or more...
In response to the economic crisis of the past year, Texas and the federal government have offered several programs designed to help keep people in their homes. Some of the most important of these have been moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures. The moratoriums...
Owning and managing agricultural property is an essential part of the American economy. Without ranchers, many of the products people need every day would be more expensive and difficult to come by. As you develop your ranch and your business, your needs tend to grow,...
Texas industrial farms are businesses. Even those who enjoy the farming more than the paperwork must admit they need to attend to it at some point. In addition, there are numerous rules, regulations and laws that farms must comply with in order to avoid entanglements...
You may already be familiar with trusts as part of the estate planning toolkit. However, unless you have already sought advice from an estate planning attorney, you may not be familiar with the QTIP trust. QTIP? A QTIP trust is a qualified terminal interest property...
During these trying and unprecedented times, estate planning has been a hot topic. But for farm owners, estate planning is particularly important because it will incorporate a transition plan for the farm – should the unexpected happen. Is a transition plan needed? As...
The last year has presented a host of unprecedented challenges. You may have faced job loss, life-threatening medical concerns and isolation from your regular social circles. The stress of 2020 also took a toll on many marriages – resulting in a 34% spike in divorce...
