Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of experience should I look for in a trusts and estates attorney?

Hire an attorney who regularly handles matters in the areas of concern in your particular situation, and who will know enough about other fields to question whether an action being taken might be affected by other areas of law.  For example, if you are going to rewrite your will and your spouse is ill, the estate planner needs to know enough about Medicare and other benefits to advise you whether these present an issue regarding your spouse's inheritance.

In order to form or own a corporation in Texas, is it necessary to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident?

Texas law does not restrict who can form a corporation or own shares in it, other than requiring the person organizing the corporation to be capable of entering into a contract.  However, a business entity may require residency or citizenship in its Certificate of Formation or other governing documents, if desired.

What is the amount of penalty on delinquent Texas taxes?

If taxes are delinquent, that, is, if they are not paid according to deadlines imposed by the state, the tax collector adds a penalty of 6 percent, and also1 percent interest in February.  The penalty continues to accrue monthly at 1 percent until July 1st, after which the penalty jumps to 12 percent monthly.  Interest also accrues monthly at 1 percent until paid.

A penalty of up to 20 percent for attorney fees may also be added by the taxing jurisdiction.

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