by Hancock, McGill & Bleau | Jan 29, 2021 | Entity Creation
We are often asked to help clients decide what kind of entity they should create to operate a business or to hold investments. The choice they are trying to make is usually between a corporation and a limited liability company or LLC. The first question which should...
by Hancock, McGill & Bleau | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Trees and fences seem to create more problems between neighbors than any other issues. We thought it might be helpful to answer some of the common questions concerning trees and fences Who owns a tree? The person who owns the land on which the trunk of the tree...
by Hancock, McGill & Bleau | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the United States there are two types of property regimes used to determine the property rights of spouses in a marriage. Most states use English common law principles to determine property rights but nine states, including Texas, adopted community property...
by Hancock, McGill & Bleau | Aug 10, 2020 | Estate Planning & Probate
Who is the Executor? The executor is the person named in the decedent’s will to administer the estate according to the instructions in the will and as required by law. State Requirements for Serving as Executor In Texas, an individual executor: Must be at least 18...
by Hancock, McGill & Bleau | Jun 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Adding a swimming pool to your home can provide fun for your entire family and can become a social hub for your children and young adults, but it can also create serious liability issues which a homeowner ignores at her peril. A homeowner can be held responsible for...
