Blog - Dan Burke Attorney At Law

4 Things You Should Know About Asset Purchase Agreements

June 17, 2021
Published in Property Law
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When it comes to selling an asset or buying one, having an agreement that lays out all the details pertaining to it is vital. But what kind of document is necessary for that? And what else does that document entail? The catch-all document for selling assets is an “Asset Purchase…

Differences Between a Real Estate Lawyer and A Realtor

May 17, 2021
Published in Real Estate Law
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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…

What Is A Life Estate?

April 13, 2021
Published in Estate Planning
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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…

What to Expect When You Hire an Attorney

March 17, 2021
Published in General Law
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Hiring a lawyer for the first time can be daunting, especially if you don’t know what to expect. It’s important to understand what you should expect out of a quality lawyer. If you hire a lawyer for any reason and they don’t meet these expectations, they aren’t working for you…

4 Things You Should Never Do In A Rental House

February 25, 2021
Published in Property Law, Real Estate Law
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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…

Requirements for a Valid Will in Texas

January 6, 2021
Published in Estate Planning
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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…

Why are articles of incorporation important?

November 10, 2020
Published in Business Law
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Looking to start your own small business? Congratulations, entrepreneur! While starting a business can be an exciting experience, it can also be overwhelming. Small business owners have a lot on their plates, including business planning and strategy, marketing, sales, staffing and customer service. Where do you even start? One of…

How to Start a Small Business

October 6, 2020
Published in Business Law
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With the idea for a small business in your mind and a business plan written, it’s time to begin taking steps toward making your idea the real thing. There are many things you need to consider when starting a small business - the most important being that everything is legal.…

How to Legally Handle the Sudden Passing of a Family Member

September 2, 2020
Published in probate law
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There’s no easy way to handle the passing of a family member, especially when it occurs suddenly and without preparation. It is important, however, to know what to do – especially from a legal aspect. Here’s how to legally handle the sudden death of a family member. Immediately After The…

Do’s and Don’ts of Real Estate Deeds

July 7, 2020
Published in Real Estate Law
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Deeds are part of any real estate transaction. Knowing what is right and wrong when writing a deed is key in ironing out the fine details during the transfer of ownership. Here are some important tips for writing a deed. Where To Start Preparing a deed by yourself is possible,…