Family Law

• Guardianship
  In the example above, this means that you will own only 1/2 of your own home! Your step-children will own the other half! To make matters worse, if any of your step-children are under 18, you will not be able to clear title to your home, sell it, or otherwise transfer any portion of such minor's interest until that minor becomes an adult (unless you go through a guardianship--which is often more time consuming and expensive than a probate, in Texas)!

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  Scott Hively is an associate at Jeffrey W. Burnett PLLC. While Scott’s practice is primarily focused on estate planning and probate matters, Scott is also highly involved in the firm’s real estate, lending, and business law practice areas.
• Business Transactions

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Before joining Jeffrey W. Burnett PLLC, Scott completed an internship with the consumer, probate, and housing (real estate) departments of a legal aid service for indigent clients. Scott also has experience working as an intern in a City Attorney’s office, assisting with municipal and real estate matters where the law intersects with local government.
• Real Estate Transactions

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  One of the most common mistakes a couple makes in the context of estate planning (or lack thereof), is assuming that the spouse is automatically the heir. When one spouse dies, the expectation is that the surviving spouse assumes ownership of everything, right? Well...it's not that simple.
• Probate