If someone dies in Texas without a will, the Texas Estates Code governs how the estate is distributed. A person who dies without a will is said to have died “intestate.” The law provides complicated guidance as to how property of a person who dies intestate is divided. The important thing to remember is that…
A few years ago, a man in the middle of a personal injury lawsuit learned the hard way the importance of not posting on social media. At Springer & Lyle, we want you to understand mistakes you can make during the pendency of your lawsuit that can seriously affect your…
Accidents are scary. Your heart races and adrenaline flows. If you are injured, you are in physical pain and unsure about what will happen next. At Springer & Lyle, we have some advice about avoiding doing or saying things that may affect your personal injury case. 1) Admitting the accident…
There was a time when people in general and family law courts presumed it was in the best interest of the children to give primary custody to the mother. In recent years, that presumption has changed in Texas and almost all other states. In Texas, when parents’ divorce, the law presumes…
One of the top reasons couples give for getting a divorce, even in a good economy, is arguing and disagreements over financial issues. During a downturn in the economy, when people are losing their jobs and prices for everything from paper towels to real estate are skyrocketing, financial issues become…
The American Automobile Association (AAA) notes that a survey conducted in 2019 revealed that 80 percent of all drivers admitted to having driven aggressively at least once in the previous 30 days. At Springer & Lyle, we want you to recognize aggressive driving, which has become a major concern for…
If you have grandchildren, you may think that alone gives you the right to visit with them no matter what the parents say. Unfortunately, you would be wrong. If either parent objects to you spending time with your grandchildren, you have no constitutional right to visit them. The U. S….
In Denton County and most Texas counties, if you have been named the executor of an estate, you will need to be represented by an attorney in probate court. There may be some exceptions, such as if you are the sole heir and there are no debts, but in all other situations,…
According to the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), in Texas in 2021, there were 22,296 vehicles involved in accidents with large trucks. A total of 796 people were killed and another 11,355 were injured. The attorneys at Springer & Lyle are concerned about lives lost and persons injured due to…
Every year, thousands of people are killed or seriously injured on Texas roadways. Our goal at Springer & Lyle is to help those who have been injured due to the negligence of another driver collect all the damages to which they are legally entitled. Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics The Texas…
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