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Entries from March 2008

Engagement Ring - Gift or not?

March 27th, 2008 · No Comments

QUESTION: A fiance breaks off an engagement. Can he get the ring back?
ANSWER:  It depends who broke off the engagement.
A New York court decided a case, Marshall v. Cassano, raised some interesting questions about the proper legal characterization of an engagement ring, and the appropriate rules governing its ownership.  In that case, John Marshall — while still […]

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Tags: Divorce & criminal discussion

When to prepare a will?

March 26th, 2008 · No Comments

What is a will and when do you need to prepare one?  The asnwer is NOW! Estate planning is very simple and is the best way for an individual such as yourself to see that your family is taken care of in the manner that you want.  A simple will generally designates who will inherit […]

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Tags: estate planning

Vettes & Motorcycles

March 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Not your ordinary legal blog but this is to allow my client or potential clients to get to know me better.  I love motorcycles and fast cars.  I own a couple toys, 2007 Corvette Coupe and 2008 GSXR 1000.  I am a part of the Corvette Owners Club of Houston which is a wonderful group […]

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Tags: Vent Room

Aggressive or Not?

March 20th, 2008 · No Comments

“I have to adjust to your personality,”  said a client just the other day while in my office on a family contempt issue.  Additionally he laughed and clearly rectified his comment to make sure that I understood he was extremely comfortable with working with me.   He also informed me that he was not used to […]

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Tags: Divorce & criminal discussion

Hello world!

March 11th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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