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  • Are truckers required to have special insurance?

    Federal law requires that large commercial trucking companies carry insurance in order to compensate people who are injured in truck accidents. Federal law sets minimum insurance limits for large commercial trucks and for the large commercial vehicles, whether they transport hazardous material or carry passengers. If you have been injured in an accident with a…

  • What Is a Lady Bird Deed?

    Lately, our firm has received a lot of questions about Lady Bird Deeds. Questions ranging from What are they? How do they work? Etc. Below is the basic breakdown of what a Lady Bird Deed is… Where Does the Name Lady Bird Come From? Contrary to popular belief, according to Gerry W. Beyer and Kerri…

  • I’m Named as an Executor in a Loved One’s Will. What Does that Mean?

    Being named as an executor in a loved one’s will is a great honor. It means your loved one trusts you to handle their estate when they pass with responsibly and with integrity. Some people tend to confuse the executor as the main beneficiary to a person’s estate, this is not the case. While the…

  • Can the Judge Remove Administrator of the Estate?

    When a person passes and leaves a will, anyone that is named as a beneficiary in that will can file to have the will probated and the executor listed will be appointed administrator. If there is no will, any of the legal heirs may do so. When filing without a will, a personal representative is named by…

  • Can I Leave My Child out of My Will?

    In a recent consult I had with a prospective client, the issue of leaving a child out of a will came up. This person was under the impression that in Texas you could not leave an adopted child out of a will. While, this is not true, there are laws in which an adopted child…

  • What is the Statute of Limitations in DNA Sexual Assault Cases?

    Article 12.01 of the Texas Code Of Criminal Procedure governs the maximum time parties involved have to initiate legal proceedings from the date of the offense or injury. However, article 12.01 describes several categories for offenses for which there is no limitation period. Under this provision, sexual assault has no limitations period: – “if during…

  • Why it’s Important to Give Your Attorney all Information Requested

    When you hire an attorney, you’ll often times receive a packet to fill out that requests information about you, your matter, and oftentimes your financial status. It’s important that you pay attention to this paperwork and fill it all out honestly. Here’s why: Your paperwork, at Guest & Gray it’s known as the Client Intake…

  • Should I Sign a Waiver of Service?

    Should I Sign a Waiver of Service in My Divorce? Your spouse has filed for divorce and they have presented you with a document titled “Waiver of Service” asking that you sign it, have it notarized, and return it back to them. However, what does this document even mean? As a general rule, I would…