Overseas Inheritance: What You Should Know
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 09/08/2014
- Legal
Receiving a financial gift from a relative is always special. Whether it is a birthday gift or an entire inheritance, a gift is meaningful for the recipient. However, the legal processes associated with properly accepting an inheritance ...
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Discovering the Different Parts of a Title Search
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 08/27/2014
- Legal
When buying a new home or a piece of property, individuals must first verify property ownership and determine if the current owner is legally able to sell the property. A title search will turn up any liens or other legal issues with the ...
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7 Reasons You Might Need to Locate Assets
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 07/23/2014
- Legal
Being able to locate assets is an important skill to have. There are literally hundreds of circumstances in which it can benefit you to find hidden assets, and you’ll want to know how to do so before you are actually in a situation that ...
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Navigating the Different Types of Property Deeds
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 06/11/2014
- Legal
Deeds come in multiple forms and with varying levels of protection. From administrator’s deeds and quit claim deeds to traditional and special warranty deeds, understanding the difference between deeds will save you time and money. Whether ...
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What Does a Title Company Do?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 05/05/2014
- Legal
Title companies play an integral role in processing real estate transactions. From start to finish, a title company works with all parties involved in a transaction, including buyers, sellers, real estate agents, surveyors, inspectors, and ...
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5 Common Title Issues You Might Face
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 03/28/2014
- Legal
Everyone knows that humans are prone to error. Where property titles are concerned, there are numerous ways mistakes can happen, both intentional and unintentional. As a real estate agent, oil or gas company representative, or anyone with ...
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What is Texas SB873?
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 02/28/2014
- Oil and Gas
The oil and gas industry has long been one of the most important drivers of the Texan economy, and the state's regulatory framework is notoriously sensitive to its needs. In many cases, Texas State Legislature bills live or die by the ...
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Life Tenancy and The Open Mines Doctrine: What You Need to Know
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 02/24/2014
- Legal
In Texas, land law is not always as simple as it initially appears. One issue that vexes landmen, legal professionals and landowners alike is the matter of life tenancy. Although the granting of so-called "life estates" is not as common as ...
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Breaking Down the Texas Landowner Bill of Rights
- CourthouseDirect.com Team
- 02/03/2014
- Legal
