Making Halloween Safety a Treat instead of a Trick

Halloween can be a fun-filled evening of frolicking, costumes, and treats.  Unfortunately, it can become a nightmare for your family if your child has an accident. Children are twice as likely to be killed by a car while walking on Halloween night compared to any other night, according to the Safe Kids WorldWide.  So…

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Timetable for Protesting Your Texas Property Tax

If you are seeking to protest your property taxes in Texas, you may want to considering the following timetable to ensure you do not miss any paperwork or deadlines. Jan. 1 Your home’s appraised value for the year is based on its condition – and what the property could sell for – on January 1st of…

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How Do Texas Courts Determine Whether a Will Was Made Under Undue Influence?

In Texas, a will may not be considered valid if it was made under “undue influence.” This is because the undue influence may have changed the will-maker’s true wishes, plans, or intent so that they are unrecognizable – and certain beneficiaries or heirs may be harmed as a result. Texas uses a three-element test…

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The Duties of a Trustee in Texas: An Overview

When you become a trustee of a trust in Texas, your job is to administer the trust, following the rules laid out in the trust and in the Texas Trust Code – and, if there are no rules in the trust or the Trust Code that apply, the rules created by Texas common law….

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Can a Business Sue for Defamation?

What You Need to Know About Business Disparagement Claims Negative reviews of products or services can hurt businesses, but when they are honest, these reviews can also provide key insights into how to improve. When a review or other claim is false, however, it’s a cloud with no silver lining – just damage. False…

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