Landowner Alert System 10-20-20
Property Tax: Texas property owners should receive their 2020 tax bills in the mail soon. It is very important that you review your tax bill to make sure that it accurately reflects the market value of your property and that … Continue reading
How to Read Your Property Tax Bill
By Cassie Gresham, Principal, Attorney & Counselor Most landowners can expect to receive their property tax bills in October every year. It is too late to protest your values, but before you pay the bill, I would advise you to … Continue reading
Landowner Alert System 10-6-2020
Condemnation: Texas Central’s proposed Houston-to-Dallas high-speed rail line gets long-sought approval from the Federal Railroad Administration. Whether Texas Central has eminent domain authority to condemn unwilling landowners remains to be fully litigated. Please see the the following article for recent … Continue reading
National Estate Planning Awareness Week: October 19-25, 2020
By Margaret Menicucci, Attorney & Counselor Along with cooler weather, October brings National Estate Planning Awareness Week! This is the perfect time to think about the condition (or even existence) of your estate plan. Estate planning enables you to: protect … Continue reading
Landowner Alert System 9-22-20
Land Development: Landowners who are interested in subdividing their land while still retaining the rural character of their property may have the option of maintaining an agricultural valuation on the property on the new lots through the creation of a … Continue reading
Property Tax Solutions for Developers: Grazing Associations & WMPAs
By Joanne Hatton, Attorney & Counselor. As the populations of many rural communities in Texas continue to grow, there is a movement to provide an alternative to the typical suburban-style neighborhood and to foster development that preserves the rural character … Continue reading
SH 105 Community Webinars
Winning Fair Compensation for Businesses Impacted by Road Improvements Braun & Gresham has organized webinars on October 7th, 2020, for landowners impacted by the “SH 105 from 10th Street in Conroe to Business 105” widening project in Montgomery, San Jacinto … Continue reading
Landowner Alert System 9-8-20
Property Tax: For landowners who are considering moving to wildlife management or submitting an agricultural application, the fall is a great time to get started. You can make your application as early as January 1st of every year. There are … Continue reading
Landowner Alert System 8-25-20
Estate Planning: Planning for your potential disability or incapacity is not what you necessarily think of as “estate planning.” But, designating a trusted family member or friend to manage your assets and aid in your healthcare decisions is a critical … Continue reading
Planning for Your Disability to Protect Your Legacy
By Margaret Menicucci, Attorney & Counselor The most distressing situation that a client can bring to us is when an elderly or ill person has been taken advantage of financially by a third party who purports to be a friend … Continue reading