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May 17, 2021
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Differences Between a Real Estate Lawyer and A Realtor

What's the difference? What are the pros and cons of using each? When is it best to use a lawyer over a realtor? When it comes to buying or selling real estate, most people think hiring a realtor is their only option. While real estate agents are the more popular…

April 13, 2021
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What Is A Life Estate?

A life estate governs the length of time both owners have rights to the estate and what they may do with it in that time. The “life tenant” is the person who holds the estate throughout their entire lifetime. The co-owner, or “remainderman,” can take complete ownership of the estate…

February 25, 2021
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4 Things You Should Never Do In A Rental House

Living in a rental house feels like having your own home, and it should for the most part. However, there are some simple things many renters forget they aren’t allowed to do. Here are four things you should never do in a rental house. Change the Locks Changing the locks…

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January 6, 2021
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Requirements for a Valid Will in Texas

What are the requirements for a valid will in Texas? A will, or last will and testament, is a binding legal document that states your final wishes. In a will, the testator – the person writing the will – can leave specific instructions on how their property is to be…

January 17, 2020
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Why You Should Have a Lawyer Read over Any Business Agreement

A business agreement simply states the exchange of promises between two or more parties. Before signing a contract, a business should hire a trusted attorney to make sure their agreement abides by-laws and includes all terms. In addition, a lawyer will be able to provide advice to ensure each party…

September 19, 2019
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When To Hire A Legal Coach

The worlds of business and real estate require quite a bit of legal knowledge. While you may have experience in marketing or accounting for a business, the legal requirements may be more difficult to navigate. At Dan Burke Law, we know the various laws, protocols and standards that small businesses…

June 4, 2019
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3 Questions To Ask A Real Estate Attorney

If you’ve ever had to hire a lawyer before, you probably know some of the initial questions to ask before deciding which lawyer will work best with you and your case. But if you are in the market for a real estate attorney, some of those questions may differ just…

December 3, 2018
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Why A Lawyer Should Draft Employee Agreements

What is an Employee Agreement? An employee agreement is a legal contract establishing a formal relationship between an employer and the new employee. An “at-will employee” is someone hired on without an employee agreement and can be fired “at-will” without cause at any time. Having an employee agreement sets up…

November 14, 2018
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Why A Lawyer Should Draft Your Real Estate Lease

Why You Should Have A Lawyer Draft Your Real Estate Lease Protecting yourself and your property should be priority number one when leasing your land, home or commercial building to a tenant, and an air-tight commercial lease or residential lease is necessary to ensure that. Having a lawyer on your…