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What Is A Life Estate?

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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…

Requirements for a Valid Will in Texas

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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…

When To Hire A Legal Coach

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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…

Why A Lawyer Should Draft Employee Agreements

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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…