What Happens to Your House When You Die?
In this video, Attorney Brian Bankhead talks about what happens to your house when you die. Get the peace of mind that comes with completing an estate plan for your loved ones. Call 800-929-1725 for an appointment at our offices in Fort Bend County, Wharton County, and Matagorda County. https://youtu.be/393gWrabDQg?si=UUSRzD5UxqDRx3rA Summary of What Happens to […]
The Property Owner Rule in Texas
In this video, Attorney and Retired Judge Craig Estlinbaum describes the property owner rule in Texas, and he discusses an interpretation of that rule by the Texas Supreme Court. Call or text 800-929-1725 for an appointment at any of our offices in Matagorda County, Fort Bend County, and Wharton County. https://youtu.be/I1V1UOjN154?si=OxbXcjPdufqBvCBg Summary of the Property […]
Should You Consider Forming a Series LLC for Rental Properties in Texas
If you own multiple rental properties in Texas, protecting your assets and managing your business efficiently are likely top priorities. A series LLC might be the perfect solution for your needs. Here’s an overview of how a series LLC works, its advantages, and important considerations for real estate investors.
What Is Highest and Best Use in Partition Cases
What is the highest and best use of land and why is it an important concept in partition cases? If you’re facing condemnation as a landowner or you need to partition some property amongst you and some co-owners, it’s always important to take into consideration the highest and best use of the land. Highest and […]
Land Condemnation
How does land condemnation affect you as a landowner? The next topic of land litigation is land condemnation. We’re in Brazoria County. You probably have never heard of pipelines. You don’t know anything about pipelines in Brazoria County, right? Okay, right, right, okay. So, there are lots of pipelines in our area. Lots of pipelines […]
Land Partition in Texas
How is land partitioned in Texas? Two Types of Land Partition Partition in Kind Well, you can partition the land. And so, what does that look like? You’ve got partition in kind and partition by sale. Partition in kind is the most common that I deal with in rural land. We had about a 3,000-acre […]
Neighbor’s Trees Overhanging My Property
What should you do if your neighbor’s trees overhang your property? You can call or text 800-929-1725 for an appointment with our attorneys in Fort Bend County, Wharton County or Matagorda County. Neighboring trees may often become troublesome. Their branches might block sunlight, yield unwanted pollen, acorns or leaves, or create a risk of injury […]
Divide an Undivided Interest in Property
How can you legally divide an undivided interest in property?Our attorneys also represent landowners in connection with oil and gas leases. Question: I own 30 acres of a 90 acre undivided tract of land. My cousins own the other undivided 60 acres of land. How do I obtain clear title to my 30 acres? If […]
How to Handle Property Tax Protests in Texas
What Do You Need to Do to File Tax Protests in Texas We often get questions from clients about property tax protests. If you have a question or concern about your property tax, please call or text our office for an appointment. Question: I received a notice of the 2016 appraised value for my property, […]
1031 Exchanges Explained
What Are 1031 Exchanges in Real Estate? Nobody looks forward to paying capital gains on the sale of real property, and you may have heard of 1031 exchanges as a way to defer that payment. We often get questions about 1031 exchanges, so this is a brief explanation of what they are and how they […]
