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Avoiding Probate Court (Series I) – Affidavits of Heirship: Considerations and Concerns

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Avoiding Probate Court (Series I) – Affidavits of Heirship: Considerations and Concerns When a loved one passes away the process to pass property and assets according to estate documents and Texas state law is often difficult and overwhelming. Gathering all of the required documentation and determining when or if to initiate court proceedings is not […]

Eviction Actions in Texas – Can I lockout my tenant?

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Eviction Actions in Texas – Can I lockout my tenant? A landlord has the right to evict a tenant for numerous reasons, some of which are described in a prior blog post (“Eviction actions in Texas – What the Landlord needs to know before evicting”). Non-payment of rent and breaches of the lease agreement are […]

Eviction Actions in Texas

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Eviction Actions in Texas – What the Landlord Needs to Know Before Evicting An eviction in Texas is formally referred to as a forcible detainer action. A tenant commits a forcible detainer if he refuses to leave a property after his right to be there has ended and a demand has been made that he […]

Trademark Maintenance Part 2

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TRADEMARK MAINTENANCE PART TWO You can prevent the unfortunate death of your hard-earned trademark registration by complying with the USPTO maintenance deadlines. Properly maintained registrations are labeled by the USPTO as “live.”  However, if maintance deadlines are missed, the trademark will be canceled and the status will be changed to “dead.”  Here is an overview […]

Trademark Maintenance

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TRADEMARK MAINTENANCE Your company name can be essential to the success of your business.  Similarly, a unique logo or clever slogan can set you apart from your competition. Consider taking these steps to protect your brand: Brainstorm ideas for a unique company name, logo and/or slogan (collectively herein “mark”) to use in connection with the […]

Ensuring the Safety of Trust Property Transfers

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ENSURING THE SAFETY OF TRUST PROPERTY TRANSFERS Whether creating a trust to avoid the hassle of probate court or to maintain an influence over assets, it is important to confirm that your property is transferred correctly. A recent decision in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas struck down a conveyance of […]

Madison Moody

Madison Moody’s Updates 2023 Successfully argued client’s Motion to Compel the Texas Estates and Health & Safety Code in County Court of Law #3 Probate Court of Brazoria County, Texas 2022 Recovered tax sale proceeds from registry of court for International based client. To view Madison’s Attorney Profile: Visit Here

I Won, What Do I Do Now?

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I WON!!! I WON!! WHAT DO I DO NOW? PROTECTING YOURSELF AND YOUR LOTTERY WINNINGS Many people fantasize about winning the lottery, but what do you do if hit the big one? Or even win a smaller amount?  Many individuals do not know how to properly claim their winnings or how to protect their newly […]