If you are in a car crash in Texas, whether the accident involved one car or multiple cars, it is important to prove which driver, or drivers, were at fault for the crash. The at-fault driver(s) can be required to compensate injured persons for their damages. At Springer & Lyle,…
When it comes to personal injury cases, the importance of medical records cannot be overstated. These invaluable documents serve as a cornerstone in establishing the extent of injuries, necessary medical treatments, and the resulting damages suffered by the plaintiff. At Springer & Lyle, we would like you to understand the…
In Texas, when a person dies and leaves a will, that will must be submitted to the court. However, all wills do not have to be probated. For a will to be admitted to probate, the court must determine a necessity for administration. Only estates with no contests, no real…
Summer is the season of sunshine, warmth, and outdoor activities. It’s a time when we enjoy going on vacations, swimming, hiking, and participating in various outdoor sports. However, it’s also the time when we tend to see a higher number of accidents. Every year, emergency rooms report a significant increase…
Divorce is never easy, but it can be especially difficult when children are involved. After a divorce, both parents may want to move on with their lives and start fresh somewhere else. But what happens when one parent wants to move out of the area with the children? Review Your…
In Texas, if you die without a will, your property, including your real property and personal property, will be distributed according to Texas law. This may or may not be the way you want your property divided. It is possible that your siblings, parents, or grandchildren will not inherit anything….
Texas is a community property state. This means that all property acquired during the marriage belongs equally to each spouse. This includes not only your real estate, retirement accounts, automobiles etc., but also includes your belongings, such as your furniture. How to Divide Belongings The first step in dividing your belongings…
On occasion, a Will offered for probate does not reflect the true wishes of the person and the probate of that Will may be contested. The state of Texas wants to be sure the wishes of the testator (the person who wrote the will) are followed, but certain circumstances may…
Texas does not have a personal income tax, so there is no need to be concerned about claiming any of your personal injury settlement or jury award as income for Texas tax purposes. The only concern is whether you are expected to claim the money as personal income when submitting…
Almost everyone agrees that going through a divorce is stressful. For some, the process is more stressful than for others. Some spouses respond to the divorce by making the process difficult. They are uncooperative and make it almost impossible to work together to come up with their own settlement agreement….
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