Lessons Learned

We're Rich!...Maybe: Greed, Cheats and Opportunity in the Eagle Ford Shale

contact@jacobsonlawsa.com — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:42:00 GMT

In case you haven't been paying attention, the Eagle Ford Shale formation in South Texas is the most active oil and gas "play" in the US today, and lots of folks who thought they only had scrub land find themselves faced with important decisions on a bewildering variety of property interests. If you're in this position, please consider talking with an experienced attorney about your options before you "sign on the dotted line".

Jacobson offers free seminars to employee and affinity groups

contact@jacobsonlawsa.com — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:43:00 GMT

Book Dana Jacobson to speak to your company or group of 20 or more on the basics of estate planning and advance directives! It's free!

To File or Not To File: Where to Keep Your Last Will & Testament

contact@jacobsonlawsa.com — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:29:00 GMT

Many people think that the safest place to keep a will is at the local county courthouse. Read on for some things to consider before you "file it".

"Face to Face" on the worldwide web!

contact@jacobsonlawsa.com — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:52:00 GMT

The amazing advances in web-based communication offer great ways to get face-to-face with your lawyer.

If your friend/relative can't afford it, you can't afford it

contact@jacobsonlawsa.com — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:02:00 GMT

Sob stories and big dreams abound, but don't be tempted to strike your hand in pledge for another. Co-signing too often ends up with the guarantor (you, if you co-sign) stuck with the bill.

Online Legal Document Preparation Services - "A Fool For A Client"

contact@jacobsonlawsa.com — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:31:00 GMT

Online legal document preparation sites may sound like a cheap solution, but they often create more problems and issues than they solve.

Two Common Misconceptions About Inheritance in Texas

contact@jacobsonlawsa.com — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:54:00 GMT

Many Texas residents think that if they're married, they don't need to make a will because their spouse "obviously" inherits all their stuff when they die. Au contraire, mes amis! Another common error is to think that once you make a will, your heirs will just inherit without having "the expense of probate". Not so much...

Beware the "Friendly Helper"

contact@jacobsonlawsa.com — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 21:40:00 GMT

Is there an elderly person living alone in your neighborhood? Has there suddenly been somebody escorting him or her in and out of the home? If you chat with your elderly neighbor, has he or she started talking about the person who "helps me out"? Has your neighbor's demeanor changed, becoming more evasive or frightened? Beware the "friendly helper".

Beware the Remodeler who needs money up front

contact@jacobsonlawsa.com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:34:00 GMT

With the home market so depressed, a lot of folks are staying in their homes and doing major remodeling projects. There are a number of things to consider before you pay a remodeling contractor.

Annual Meeting Minutes - They Really Do Matter

contact@jacobsonlawsa.com — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:29:00 GMT

"Yeah, we filed as a corporation, but we don't really need to have annual meetings or anything, do we? That's such a pain!" Read on, for some of the consequences of taking the easy way...