The Guide to Locating Heirs in Texas
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/27/2015
- Courthouse Documents
Unless a family is exceptionally good at keeping track of relatives, locating heirs and beneficiaries for a recently deceased family member's estate can be a time consuming and difficult task. Sometimes a death is sudden or extenuating ...
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Three Ways to Save During a Slow Oil Season
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/16/2015
- Oil and Gas
Last summer, crude oil prices plummeted. In response, the number of rig counts fell, and analysts are fiercely debating how low prices will go, for how long and to what degree production should be altered. For landmen and other industry ...
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County Clerk Office Glossary: Terms You Need to Know
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/12/2015
- Courthouse Documents
You know what information you need, but sometimes the terminology used to find public records can make it difficult to ask for or find what you’re looking for. Without an understanding of the terms used by the office, your search may be ...
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Property Rights and Responsibilities
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/09/2015
- Real Estate
Those who live near or above a pipeline know well the impact such an installation can have on their land. If a pipeline company should approach you requesting the use of your property, you need to understand your rights as well as your ...
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How to Become a Land Surveyor
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 02/16/2015
- Surveying
Whether you are a high school student trying to decide on a future career or an experienced professional looking for a change of pace, you may want to consider becoming a land surveyor. It is a rewarding career path for those who enjoy ...
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Fraud and Investigation Book Club Reads
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 02/09/2015
- Legal
With financial fraud and investigation scandals flooding news stations, we thought we’d share reads on the most significant financial schemes in today’s world. From the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme to the downturn of the mortgage industry, ...
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11 Types of Liens that May Compromise Your Home
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 02/06/2015
- Real Estate
When you have an outstanding debt, the creditor may take out a lien against property you own. This means they legally claim ownership of your property until you satisfy the debt. This can prevent you from selling or refinancing your home ...
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How to Perform a Lien Search: The Basics
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 02/03/2015
- Real Estate
Homeowners, contractors, and other professionals in the real estate and construction industries may find it valuable to know how to perform a basic lien search. The information provided in a lien search can answer important questions about ...
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Landmen: Stay Ahead of the Curve with Lease Alert
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 01/30/2015
- Oil and Gas
For landmen everywhere, it’s important to have accurate, complete, and up-to-date information when attempting to precisely and effectively do your job. However, depending on the tools and resources at your disposal, you may not have access ...
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Five Time Management Tips For Surveyors
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 01/26/2015
- Surveying
Do you wish there were more hours in the day? Do you have too much work and not enough time to get it all done? We understand the life of a surveyor can be ruled by time so we would like to share some great time management tips that might ...
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