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| Obtaining Title to Property by Adverse Possession |
There have been several questions about adverse possession. These recent questions present an opportunity to examine the issue in more detail.
| Homestead Protection for Texas Homes |
Texas is known for its favorable homestead protection laws. Its homestead laws place homes in Texas beyond the reach of creditors. This article takes a closer look at Texas’ homestead protection laws.
| Demystifying Oil & Gas Ownership Interests |
The last article provided tips for negotiating residential leases. This article examines a different but related topic, the different types of oil and gas interests one can own.
| Tips for Negotiating Residential Leases |
Did you read the residential lease for your current house or apartment before your signed the lease? It is safe to assume that most of us do not read our residential leases. We simply sign the lease presented by the landlord. A better approach is to read and actively negotiate the lease terms up front. [...]
| What is Community Property? |
We previously examined property ownership in common law states. Ownership of property under common law is different than community property. Common law provides for separate ownership of property; whereas, community property is a form of joint ownership for property.
