When someone dies without a will in the State of Texas (known as "intestate"), Texas has default inheritance rules in place for such an occurrence pursuant to the Texas Estates Code. Even if there is no will, an estate can still be probated. In an intestate estate...
The notion that a defendant in a suit must have notice of a proceeding against him or her is fundamental to our justice system. To ignore the notice requirement would be a clear violation of our Constitutional right to due process. However, this essential rule makes...
Recently, the United States Supreme Court in a 2015 opinion stated there are only four businesses that come from such a highly regulated governmental oversight position that there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the records of that business. Those...
Mediation is a nonbinding meeting between the parties, their attorneys, and a professional neutral mediator. The latest trends in mediation do not put the parties together in the same room, and, quite frequently, the parties will not see each other at all during the...
Assisted reproductive technology has made overwhelming leaps and bounds in the last few decades. In-vitro fertilization (IVF) has successfully provided options for those facing fertility issues, medical obstacles, or timing problems. Whatever the reason, embryo...
Have you been arrested for a criminal offense, yet you have never had criminal charges formally filed against you? Have you been acquitted from the criminal offense by a trial court? If the answer to one of these questions is "yes", you may be entitled to an...
was retained by two prominent divorce attorneys to collect a fee found owed to the attorneys by their client and her ex‑husband. Yale used a provision of the Texas Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act to convince the Court that the...
Visitor or tourist visa is a non-immigrant visa issued to people entering the United States temporarily as visitors. An additional extension may be obtained for up to 6 months. If you are seeking an extension of your trip to the United States, we can help.
Permanent immigration to the United States comes with a variety of rights and privileges. One way to obtain lawful permanent residency is through a relative who is either a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident. Who is Eligible? Unlimited...
In Texas, when a creditor takes possession of collateral they must demonstrate that they have given notice to the debtor or guarantor as well as that the disposition of that collateral is commercially reasonable. If you have been sued as a debtor or guarantor and have...