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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 3-Aug-2021

  Street Racing Vehicles to Be Seized in Texas

  Vehicle Seizures for Street Racing in Texas Effective Sept. 1, 2021, Texas police officers will have the authority to seize street racers’ vehicles under House Bill 2315. Street racing is illegal in Texas, as it is unlawful for a person to ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 7-Jul-2021

  What Crimes Are Most Likely to Happen During Summer?

  Certain Crime Rates Are Higher in the Summer Police departments in Texas are seeing a rise in “summer crimes,” which mainly include property damage and car burglaries. The warmer weather tends to encourage people to stay out later at ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 11-Jun-2021

  HB 37: Texas Porch Pirate Law

  Are Porch Pirates Illegal? Life is slowly returning to normal during the COVID-19 pandemic. People are going back to school, work, and the gym, eating out, and “going out and about” to socialize after about one year of staying at home and ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 19-May-2021

  Seat Belt Laws to Be Strictly Enforced in TX

  Police Are Buckling Down on People Who Don’t Buckle Up After 432 car crashes occurred in Houston this past year, with 166 of those collisions being fatal, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is rolling out its 19 th annual ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 5-Apr-2021

  How Can 4/20 Celebrations Lead to Drug Arrests?

  4/20 Drug Arrests: Don’t Run the Risk The “marijuana holiday,” known as 4/20, is quickly approaching. While the origins of the beloved cannabis holiday remain unclear, the bottom line is countless people across the nation will waste ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 5-Mar-2021

  Eligibility for Criminal Record Expungement in Texas

  Who Qualifies for Expungement in Texas? A criminal record can reflect an arrest, charge, or conviction. However, no matter what your criminal record looks like, the bottom line is that it can significantly hold you back. Valuable opportunities in ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 11-Feb-2021

  What Is the Difference Between Mediation & Litigation?

  How Is Mediation Different from Litigation? A divorce can emotionally traumatize you and your children. Thus, if you are getting a divorce, you must ensure you do it right no matter how overwhelmed you’re feeling. The decisions you make during ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 22-Jan-2021

  4 Ways Social Media Can Affect Your Court Case

  Examining Social Media’s Impact on Your Case A good rule of thumb is to assume that nothing on the internet is private. No matter what privacy settings you enable on your social media apps, do not make the mistake of believing that no one else ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 14-Dec-2020

  Money Mules: How Victims Become Criminals

  How Money Mule Scams Work Money mule scams are an easy way to turn innocent people into criminals without them even realizing it. According to the FBI, money mules are defined as a person who transfers illegally acquired money on behalf or at the ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 30-Nov-2020

  The Sobering Consequences of a DWI Conviction

  Understanding Texas DWI Penalties Every day, almost 30 people in the US lose their lives in drunk driving crashes, totaling one person every 50 minutes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As such, Texas prosecutors can ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 2-Oct-2020

  Will vs. Trust: What's the Difference?

  Two Ways to Plan for the Future You probably don’t like to think about what will happen after you die, but it’s essential to protect your hard-earned assets that you spent your whole life working for. Regardless of how many assets you ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 18-Feb-2019

  Should I Talk to My Kids About Their Inheritance?

  Should I Talk to My Kids About Their Inheritance? Money is a private matter that many families don’t really talk about amongst themselves. Although it might be uncomfortable to bring up the subject of money with your children, it is important ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 4-Feb-2019

  What Is Estate Planning?

  Although you might not realize it, everything you own will one day make up your estate that will be left behind after you have passed away. All of your possessions, including you’re your cars, home, other real estate, checking and savings ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 12-Nov-2018

  Setting Up Your Living Trust | Irving Probate Lawyer

  If you want to set up a living trust for your estate plan, you will need to first make a few important decisions. Below, we explain what you need to do to create a living trust for your assets and property. Picking a Trust The first thing you will ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 22-Oct-2018

  Probate Issues for the Queen of Soul

  In the wake of Aretha Franklin’s death, the Queen of Soul’s estate has been dealing with issues that reveal the importance of having a strong estate plan. In particular, Franklin’s death shows how important it is to have all of your ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 22-Oct-2018

  What Is Required for a Will to Be Valid?

  When it comes to planning your estate, there are several requirements that you will need to address in order for your last Will and testament to be valid. Your Will dictates how your assets will be distributed after you pass away. However, your Will ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 20-Aug-2018

  How Can I Take Advantage of the New Federal Tax Reform?

  At the end of 2017, Congress passed a major tax bill known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This new act doesn’t just impact business and income taxes, but also affects your estate planning. Under the TCJA, there is a limited opportunity to ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 3-Aug-2018

  How Do I Defend a Will Contest?

  There are numerous aspects involved in the probate process. One of the most frustrating aspects you might encounter is having to defend a Will contest. In this blog, we explain what the executor of an estate must do when they are served with a ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 23-Jul-2018

  How Do I Make a Solid Estate Plan?

  Many people assume that as long as they have a will, their estate planning is finished, however, there is much more that goes into creating a solid estate plan that will cover all of your interests. A good estate plan should include ways to avoid ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 10-Jul-2018

  How Do I Leave Assets to My Minor Children?

  As a parent, it is important to make sure your children are taken care of in the event that something happens to you while they are still minors. The same goes for grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives who also want to leave some of their ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 18-Jun-2018

  Do My Assets Go to the State if I Die Without a Will?

  Everyone should take the time to create a will. Having a will in place enables you to dictate exactly how your property and other assets will be distributed when you are no longer around. Without a will, you won’t have control over how your ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 7-Jun-2018

  Estate Planning Tips for Newlyweds: 5 Things To Do After Saying "I Do"

  One of the most important things you need to do after getting married is to make sure that your estate plan will protect your new family. To accomplish this, you will need to update all of your legal documents to reflect your decisions about ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 24-May-2018

  Should I Prepare a Durable Power of Attorney?

  A durable power of attorney is used to appoint someone to manage your financial affairs if you ever become incapacitated. Much like a medical power of attorney, a durable power of attorney can come into play at various points in your life. If an ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 27-Nov-2017

  Help Your Family with These Estate Planning Tips

  No matter how big your estate is, it is important to create an effective estate plan in order to ensure that your family is able to inherit your assets. Estate plans can be used to help limit the amount of taxes that your beneficiaries will owe. In ...

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• Posted By J. Roland Jeter, P.C. 8-Nov-2017

  What Does Fiduciary Duty Mean?

  Fiduciary duty is essentially defined as a high standard of care. The person with a fiduciary duty is known as the fiduciary, while the person to whom the duty is owed is called the principal or the beneficiary. A fiduciary relationship is ...

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