Defamation Claims in Texas…When can talking trash get you sued?
Defamation Claims in Texas…When can talking trash get you sued? In today’s digital age, it is very easy to spread information, whether it be opinion or accusation, out to hundreds – if not thousands – of other people with the click of a button. One hundred years ago, the way to make negative or broad statements […]
How do I protect my confidential information in litigation?
How do I protect my confidential information in litigation? A lawsuit isn’t a walk in the park—most people don’t want to be sued or have to do the suing, but sometimes recourse to the courts is the best way of righting a wrong. What happens when your lawsuit requires the disclosure of trade secrets and […]
Legal Description
The Importance of a Complete Legal Description in Property Deeds and Estate Documents A legal description is a written record of a piece of land containing information that clearly identifies it. In a real estate deed or any type of document related to the transfer of ownership of property, a legal description of the real […]
Power of Appointment in Trust: Benefits and Consequences
Potential Legal Implications of the Promissory Note In the context of a trust, a power of appointment is a legally binding provision contained in a trust which gives a surviving spouse or other beneficiary the authority to change or re-direct the trust’s property in a way that may be different from the disposition otherwise provided […]
Bronze Sponsors of Creek 5K
Creek 5K Event We are Bronze Sponsors for this year’s Creek 5k in addition– some of our attorney’s will be running in the event. https://www.sanctuaryfostercare.org/creek5k
Legal Updates
Legal Updates Click on any attorney’s name to view all legal updates. 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 […]
Revocable Trust Funding
Revocable Trust Funding A revocable trust must be properly funded by the grantor or settlor during their lifetime, especially if the primary goal of forming the trust is to avoid probate. This article provides a summary of assets that can and cannot be transferred to a revocable trust, as well as a summary of potential […]
Potential Legal Implications of the Promissory Note
Potential Legal Implications of the Promissory Note The Promissory Note is a valuable tool used by individuals and businesses alike to lend and borrow money outside the parameters of traditional financing through a bank. Promissory Notes are often made for investment purposes but can also be used for personal reasons, to provide financing when funds […]
Attorney Shawn Williamson Attends the Economic Alliance Houston Houston Port Region’s Membership Banquet
Attorney Shawn Williamson Attends the Economic Alliance Houston Houston Port Region’s Membership Banquet Associate Attorney Shawn Williamson attended this year’s Economic Alliance Houston Port Region’s Membership Banquet, featuring John Sharp, Chancellor of Texas A&M University systems. Several industry leaders from the Houston Port Area were in attendance. Waldron & Schneider is proud to support several of […]
Contracts for Deed: Risks and Realities
Contracts for Deed: Risks and Realities A contract for deed or rent-to-own contract, also known as a “bond for deed,” “land contract,” or “installment land contract,” is a contract in which the buyer pays for land by making monthly payments for a period of years. The buyer does not own or have title to the […]