WAYS TO PERMANENTLY IMMIGRATE

Many people think there are many ways to permanently immigrate to the United States.  The fact is there are not as many ways as people...

SSI Eligibility and Trusts

SSI is an income based disability program. This is for people who have not worked and/or had reported earnings which would qualify them for SSDI...

Are you facing a Foreclosure?

In today’s economy, it’s no secret that families are struggling with paying their home mortgages. Falling behind just one or two payments on your mortgage...

Dying while waiting for Social Security Benefits

Dying while waiting for Social Security Benefits Denials are a part of the disability process.  Sometimes a denial comes because the case is not completely...

I’ve Been Sued!

Nothing makes one’s stomach tie up in knots faster than being served with a creditor lawsuit. It’s hardly ever a good thing when the sheriff...

Hold Your Horses!: Limitations on Liability in Recreational Equine Activities

Few things are as synonymous with Texas culture and heritage as horseback riding. Yet it is an activity which offers numerous risks of injury. In...

How important is it that I see a doctor while applying for disability?

Extremely important! I often find myself repeating to my clients one of two phrases: “God helps those who help themselves” SSA feels the same way....

Is My Credit Ruined FOREVER?

Unless you are being romantic, the word “forever” is so…final. So one of the most asked questions about filing bankruptcy is “Will my credit be...

Extended Limitations Period for Personal Injury Claims Based on Criminal Sexual Conduct

Attorneys can generally, almost instinctively, name the applicable statute of limitations for a particular cause of action. Under Texas law, however, the statute of limitations...

The Truth About the Family Member Exclusion in Texas Automobile Policies

At one time most Texas automobile liability insurance policies included a so-called family member exclusion which foreclosed liability coverage for any claim made by a...

When will my benefits begin once I establish that I am disabled?

Just like most areas of law, the answer is that it depends…. For SSI benefits, (need based) you are eligible to receive payments the first...

Latest on the Obama Executive Actions

Here is the latest on the Obama executive actions. They have been put on hold. A Federal Judge in Brownsville, Texas has put the programs...