How does filing bankruptcy affect my Mortgage? Homeowners considering Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy are often concerned about how their mortgage will be affected. Thankfully, the mortgage company cannot change the terms of your loan or raise the interest…
What are the Alternatives to Filing for Bankruptcy? If you are in over your head with debts, you could be thinking about getting a fresh start by filing bankruptcy. However, you’re likely having doubts about this decision. It’s true that bankruptcy…
What is the benefit of the probate process? Probate is a legal process by which a court validates a deceased individual’s will. If they did not leave a will, the court has jurisdiction over the distribution of the deceased’s estate. After…
DUI Charges and the Body’s Tolerance to Alcohol In the United States, studies have shown that drunk drivers result in more than 30 deaths each day, a statistic that would not surprise an Arlington, TX DUI lawyer. Drunk drivers are responsible…
Can my elderly parent refuse to write a will if I’m their primary caregiver? Upholding your parent’s final wishes may be challenging to do if they did not write a will detailing instructions for you to honor. There are many…
What is Probate? Probate is the legal process of validating a deceased person’s will in a court of law. During this process, the person appointed as the executor of the estate assumes their given responsibilities in administering the estate according…
A living trust is an extremely helpful estate planning tool that will aid you in the future. Many opt for it because of the many benefits it has to offer. You may be wondering why so many lawyers say that…
An estate planning attorney understands that the majority of the population does not like to discuss, or even think about, their death. Because of this, many people do not have any estate plans in place. This can cause serious issues…
On April 6, 2018, the Texas Supreme Court came down with an important decision on same-sex sexual harassment claims. The six-justice majority and two-justice dissent produced an opinion that was over 100 pages, in which they discussed what legal standard…
When you are involved in a contract dispute, you should consider obtaining competent legal representation from a business law firm. For decades we have helped clients to resolve their legal matters with efficiency and reference to applicable legislation that generally…