Property Estate Law Blog

In Texas, a will is a legal document that specifies how you want your property to be distributed upon your death. Writing a will can provide a number of benefits, including: Ensuring that your property is distributed according to your wishes: With a will, you can...

In Texas, a medical directive (also known as an advance directive or living will) is a legal document that allows you to specify your wishes for medical treatment in the event that you become incapacitated or otherwise unable to make these decisions yourself. A...

A financial power of attorney and a medical power of attorney (also known as a healthcare power of attorney) are legal documents that allow you to appoint an individual (called an "agent" or "attorney-in-fact") to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf in...

In Texas, a right of survivorship agreement (also known as a payable on death (POD) agreement) is a legal document that is used to specify how ownership of a bank account should be transferred upon the death of one of the account holders. A right of survivorship...

In Texas, a quitclaim deed (also known as a quick claim deed) is a legal document that is used to transfer ownership of real property from one person (the grantor) to another person (the grantee). A quitclaim deed is called a "quitclaim" because the grantor is...

In Texas, a special warranty deed is a legal document that is used to transfer ownership of real property from one person (the grantor) to another person (the grantee). A special warranty deed includes two covenants, or promises, that are made by the grantor to the...

In Texas, a warranty deed is a legal document that is used to transfer ownership of real property from one person (the grantor) to another person (the grantee). A warranty deed includes a number of covenants, or promises, that are made by the grantor to the grantee....

In Texas, the process of tracking real property title involves searching for and examining the legal documents that reflect the ownership and transfer of a particular piece of real property. This process can be useful for a variety of reasons, such as determining the...

A Lady Bird Deed, also known as an Enhanced Life Estate Deed, is a type of deed that allows a person to retain ownership of their property while also designating a beneficiary who will receive the property after their death. Lady Bird Deeds are named after former...