Author: iLawyer

Texas landowners often have questions about eminent domain, the government right to seize land for the public good. The state Office of the Attorney General has published the Landowners’ Bill of Rights, which addresses many common concerns of those who own homes, property, open space and businesses in Texas. Review the facts about how eminent…

After a loved one passes away, their estate plan should reflect their wishes for their legacy. However, in some cases the will may not truly represent their wishes and interests. Under Texas law, an interested party—beneficiaries, trustees, family members and others with a  connection to the person who passed away—can contest a will in court….

You may have a family member with diminished capacity due to disability and/or old age. This person may harm himself or herself through self-neglect or an accident. Perhaps the individual is vulnerable to manipulation by a dishonest person. You may be able to protect and provide for this person by becoming a guardian. The court…

A lot goes into the planning, design and construction of a new building. However, sometimes structures built in the Waco area are faulty due to a construction defect. What is a construction defect? In general, construction defects occur if there is a failure in the design, plans, workmanship, inspection or materials used to build a…

Construction professionals understand mechanic’s liens well enough to know they are used to pursue a legal remedy when a party involved in a project has not been paid. Less understood are construction lien waivers – what they can accomplish and when they can be used. As the term suggests, a lien waiver is a document…