A contract is more than just a handshake. It's the backbone of your business operations. However, many owners don't realize when breaches happen until the damage already occurs. Thus, understanding the different types of contract breaches saves you time, money and...
Easements provide access to property, even to a person or an entity that does not own that property. Generally, even when there is an easement in place, that other party cannot permanently occupy the land or alter it in any way. But they are allowed to access the...
If you’re planning to divorce this year or have already begun the process and have an estate plan, you likely know that this is one of those life events that will warrant some changes to it. However, you may not know just what changes you can (or need to) make and...
A car accident can happen in seconds and leave you shaken, unsure of what to do next and overwhelmed. In the moments that follow, it is easy to forget what matters most or make decisions that later create problems with recovery and insurance. Knowing the right steps...
A crash with a company vehicle can feel confusing. These cases work differently than regular car accidents. In Texas, responsibility depends on why the driver was on the road when the crash happened. How Texas law approaches company vehicle crashes Texas uses a rule...
Over the last few years, there has been an increase in wrong-way accidents. These can be some of the most dangerous accidents, especially when they happen on the interstate. Vehicles are traveling at a very high rate of speed, and drivers on the interstate do not...
There is no specific age for a gray divorce, but the term generally refers to relatively older couples. Many people use the term gray divorce when talking about couples who are ending their marriage in their 50s, 60s or 70s. This is notably different from younger...
What happens to a person’s assets after they pass away does not have to be a mystery when they draft an estate plan. An estate plan allows a person to leave instructions for how their legacy is managed after they pass away. When a person drafts an estate plan, they...
Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase you will ever make. Still, it can quickly turn into a money pit if you end up with a "lemon," a term used in real estate to describe properties that look great on the outside while rotting on the inside. Spotting the...
The details of a car crash influence the legal and financial rights of the people involved. Generally speaking, fault determines who covers collision costs. The driver who caused the crash through negligent behavior or violations of traffic statutes usually must...