FAQ’s

Insurance companies are a business and their goal is to make money just like any other business. Therefore, they will probably not have your best interests in mind. An attorney will make certain that you are compensated fairly for your claim.

Under Texas Law you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, impairment, disfigurement, lost earning capacity, property damage, diminution of value, loss of use, as well as repair damages depending on your type of case.

In most cases the answer is no. You want to be sure you have completed your treatment and/or reached maximum medical improvement before you settle your claim. If you settle prematurely, then you run the risk of settling for too little money.

In most cases the answer is no. You want to be sure you have completed your treatment and/or reached maximum medical improvement before you settle your claim. If you settle prematurely, then you run the risk of settling for too little money.

Obtain a copy of the police report, towing receipts, property damage estimates, pictures, bills and invoices, and any other documents you think might be relevant. Sometimes it is important to hire an investigator immediately to investigate the scene of an accident while the scene is still in tact. If you have been in an injury accident, you should contact an attorney immediately so this can be arranged.

In order to acquire title to property by adverse possession, a party must prove six elements by preponderance of the evidence:  (1) visible appropriation and possession of the property; (2) that is open and notorious; (3) that is peaceable; (4) under a claim of right; (5) that is adverse and hostile to the claim of the owner; and (6) that is consistent and continuous for the duration of the statutory period.

You may need to file a partition suit. Chapter 23 of the Texas Property Code allows one to file suit to force sale or division of the property.

We can prepare your articles of formation, simple company agreement, conduct your organizational meeting with all required minutes and resolutions, assist in issuing the shares, and help limit liability. This can usually be done for $800 plus expenses.

Setting up a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) allows you to protect your personal assets from your business liabilities. We can help you set up this entity correctly for about $1,200 in most cases.

We recommend setting up a series LLC to protect yourself from personal liability while only having to form one entity. We can help you set one up correctly for $1,000 plus expenses plus a per property deed fee to transfer properties into the LLC.

You will need to probate the will in most cases. There is a 4 year time limit, and don’t assume the property automatically transfers to the surviving spouse upon death, especially if there are children outside the marriage.

Trusts can be expensive and often unnecessary. Usually a well-written will can effectively distribute your estate. However, you should contact us to discuss your specific case.

Call or visit us today, and we can help you get started. We can often finalize your Will within 48 hours at a cost of about $350 per individual or $600 for spouses. Your Will can be less than six pages and still get the job done.

We recommend calling us as soon as possible to determine if the Will needs to probated. You have four years to probate, but it’s best to call us within two months to avoid any potential road bumps in the process.

If there is a bank account or brokerage account in need of distribution, a Small Estate affidavit may be a good option. Real property can often be distributed with an Heirship Affidavit. If all the heirs at law are in agreement on who should administer the estate, then a Declaration of Heirship Proceeding and an Independent Administration by Consent are good options.

Come and talk to us about beginning the probate process when a loved one dies. This can cost as little as $2,500 plus expenses.

If you incorrectly prepare your own Will, the estate administration can end up being far more stressful and expensive. Letting the Fuhr Law Firm prepare one correctly will save you from the headache of a bad Will.

If there are wills, they need to be probated and an executor can be appointed with the authority to sell the house. If there are no wills, heirship affidavits can be used, but all heirs will need to join in on the sale. Similarly, an Independent Administrator can be appointed by all heirs who would have authority to sell the house.

There is no required time frame, but we recommend pulling it out every 4-5 years to see if an updates should be made. Then, give us a call and we can amend the Will for you.