Property owners across Texas often feel the presence of the oil and gas industry. Some households own land in areas known to be rich in natural deposits and can potentially negotiate leases for a company that might drill on the land eventually. Other property owners...
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Why should you use a disinheritance clause?
You have no legal obligation to leave any of your financial or physical assets to your children. You are legally allowed to leave them nothing, which is known as disinheriting them. It is called this because these are people who would have expected to inherit from...
What makes up the total cost of a workplace injury?
A workplace injury occurs in the line of duty, and it can be quite devastating, depending on the extent. Not only will you be dealing with physical and emotional pain, but you are also likely staring at some time off from any meaningful economic activity. Workplace...
Most people procrastinate estate planning: Here’s why you shouldn’t
If you ask most people if they have a will or an estate plan, they’ll tell you that they don’t. We’re still at a point, statistically speaking, where the majority of Americans have no plan, despite clearly needing one. You may find yourself wondering why they do...
The dangers of fatigue among truck drivers
Being alert is an important aspect of road safety. It means that the driver must be fully aware of the environment around them in order to react on time to avert a potential accident. However, when the driver is tired, this usually isn't the case. A tired driver means...
How does a lady bird deed help your family?
If you have never heard of a lady bird deed, you’re not alone. A lady bird deed is a type of deed that will help you avoid probate at death. At the same time, this deed helps you avoid giving up control of your property during your lifetime. Lady bird deeds are not...
4 benefits you can enjoy when you add a trust to your estate plan
A trust is a legal entity that you create to own and control specific assets. Many people choose to add trusts to their estate plans for their protection or for the benefit of family members and heirs. There are many kinds of trusts, and each offers specific benefits....
Can you sustain job-related injuries while working in an office?
Some professions have obvious dangers associated with them. Take being a firefighter, for instance. You could suffer smoke inhalation, get burned, slip and fall, be hit by falling debris or be affected by a slew of other hazards. Construction, electrical, utility...
New eminent domain law takes effect in January
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a number of bills into law in recent months. Some have garnered national and even international headlines. Others are of interest primarily to those of us who live in Texas. One of these provides more requirements for companies that take...
Which neck injuries do you have to worry about at work?
There are a variety of injuries that workers can suffer on the job. The ones that you may be vulnerable to suffering vary depending on your industry and the nature of your job. You might assume that the only workers vulnerable to suffering neck injuries would be those...