https://saunderswalsh.com/ News and articles from Saunders | Walsh Law Firm, McKinney, Texas. en-US https://saunderswalsh.com/s-ws-2026-texas-super-lawyers/ https://saunderswalsh.com/s-ws-2026-texas-super-lawyers/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:48:56 GMT Attorney Accolades Congratulations Saunders | Walsh proudly announces J. Brantley Saunders, Mark A. Walsh, Lewis L. Isaacks, and Jacob D. Thomas as Texas Super Lawyers for 2026. https://saunderswalsh.com/the-proposed-2026-dynastic-wealth-bill/ https://saunderswalsh.com/the-proposed-2026-dynastic-wealth-bill/ Thu, 14 May 2026 16:53:40 GMT Business Law Trusts & Estate Planning The 2026 “Dynastic Wealth” Bill: Why Estates Between 3.5 and 15 Million Are Squarely in the Crosshairs of this Proposed Legislation In March 2026,… https://saunderswalsh.com/clearing-title-the-bond-to-indemnify-against-lien-under-chapter-53/ https://saunderswalsh.com/clearing-title-the-bond-to-indemnify-against-lien-under-chapter-53/ Mon, 11 May 2026 19:09:23 GMT Construction Law Real Estate Whether you are a developer trying to close a construction loan or homeowner attempting to sell your property, a filed lien affidavit acts as a cloud on the title that most title companies will not ignore. https://saunderswalsh.com/the-office-of-strategic-capital-a-new-financing-tool-for-critical-technology-companies/ https://saunderswalsh.com/the-office-of-strategic-capital-a-new-financing-tool-for-critical-technology-companies/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:24:08 GMT Business Law OSC is a strategic credit platform designed to help private companies scale technologies and supply chains that matter to U.S. national security. https://saunderswalsh.com/making-gifts-that-arent-subject-to-gift-tax/ https://saunderswalsh.com/making-gifts-that-arent-subject-to-gift-tax/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:59:51 GMT Trusts & Estate Planning Wills As an estate planning attorney, I’m often asked a simple question with a very complicated answer: “How much can I give away without paying gift tax?” https://saunderswalsh.com/funding-buy-sell-agreements-with-life-insurance-after-connelly-v-united-states/ https://saunderswalsh.com/funding-buy-sell-agreements-with-life-insurance-after-connelly-v-united-states/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:57:32 GMT Business Law Trusts & Estate Planning For closely held businesses, a well-drafted, properly funded buy-sell agreement is one of the most important estate planning tools. https://saunderswalsh.com/navigating-texas-construction-subcontracts-5-clauses-you-must-know/ https://saunderswalsh.com/navigating-texas-construction-subcontracts-5-clauses-you-must-know/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:51:51 GMT Construction Law If you are a subcontractor, understanding the language in your agreements is the difference between a profitable job and a company-ending lawsuit. https://saunderswalsh.com/what-your-insurance-agent-needs-to-know-when-a-living-trust-owns-a-texas-series-llc/ https://saunderswalsh.com/what-your-insurance-agent-needs-to-know-when-a-living-trust-owns-a-texas-series-llc/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:56:59 GMT Business Law Insurance Trusts & Estate Planning Combining a living trust, Texas series LLC, and multiple lines of business insurance creates great asset protection, but confusing for insurance underwriting. https://saunderswalsh.com/estate-planning-in-texas-by-the-numbers-in-2026/ https://saunderswalsh.com/estate-planning-in-texas-by-the-numbers-in-2026/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:02:21 GMT Trusts & Estate Planning Wills High‑net‑worth Texans with more than 10 million dollars in assets often need a carefully drafted living trust to protect wealth, control distributions, and streamline the transition to the next generation. https://saunderswalsh.com/annual-estate-planning-checkup/ https://saunderswalsh.com/annual-estate-planning-checkup/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:09:41 GMT Trusts & Estate Planning Wills With the new year, pause and make sure your estate planning reflects your current life, family, and financial picture. https://saunderswalsh.com/texas-estate-planning-for-2026/ https://saunderswalsh.com/texas-estate-planning-for-2026/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:03:20 GMT Trusts & Estate Planning Wills In 2026, a solid estate plan is essential if you want to control what happens to your assets and minimize taxes for your family in Texas. https://saunderswalsh.com/can-you-electronically-sign-estate-planning-documents-and-deeds-in-texas/ https://saunderswalsh.com/can-you-electronically-sign-estate-planning-documents-and-deeds-in-texas/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:28:38 GMT Trusts & Estate Planning Wills Executing estate planning documents (like living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and deeds) using electronic signatures. https://saunderswalsh.com/swbs-2025-texas-super-lawyers/ https://saunderswalsh.com/swbs-2025-texas-super-lawyers/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:54:53 GMT Attorney Accolades J. Brantley Saunders, Mark A. Walsh, Lewis L. Isaacks, Alexander N. Beard, and Jacob D. Thomas, named Texas Super Lawyers for 2025 https://saunderswalsh.com/what-every-commercial-tenant-should-know-before-signing-a-lease-in-texas/ https://saunderswalsh.com/what-every-commercial-tenant-should-know-before-signing-a-lease-in-texas/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:30:47 GMT Business Law Real Estate Unlike residential leases, commercial leases in Texas are largely unregulated and highly customizable, which means tenants must be vigilant. https://saunderswalsh.com/durable-power-of-attorney-a-crucial-estate-planning-tool/ https://saunderswalsh.com/durable-power-of-attorney-a-crucial-estate-planning-tool/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:11:59 GMT Trusts & Estate Planning Wills A Durable Power of Attorney allows you (the principal) to appoint someone you trust (the agent) to manage your financial and legal matters. https://saunderswalsh.com/swb-secures-2-5-million-judgment-for-client/ https://saunderswalsh.com/swb-secures-2-5-million-judgment-for-client/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:40:54 GMT Litigation Press Release SWB obtained a $2.5 million judgment in a recent commercial litigation case in Collin County with Chapman Bauerlein as lead trial counsel. https://saunderswalsh.com/the-benefits-of-trademark-protection/ https://saunderswalsh.com/the-benefits-of-trademark-protection/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:40:21 GMT Business Law Trademark Safeguard your brand! Discover the key benefits of federal trademark protection, from exclusive U.S. rights and stopping copycats to boosting your business value and building consumer trust. https://saunderswalsh.com/llc-vs-sole-proprietorship-in-texas/ https://saunderswalsh.com/llc-vs-sole-proprietorship-in-texas/ Thu, 22 May 2025 15:36:10 GMT Business Law Texas business owners: Protect your personal assets! Learn why forming an LLC or corporation is crucial vs. operating as a sole proprietor. https://saunderswalsh.com/pour-over-wills-the-hidden-gem-of-texas-estate-planning/ https://saunderswalsh.com/pour-over-wills-the-hidden-gem-of-texas-estate-planning/ Thu, 08 May 2025 16:02:21 GMT Trusts & Estate Planning Wills A pour-over will works in tandem with a living trust catching any assets not already transferred into your trust. https://saunderswalsh.com/swbs-jacob-d-thomas-named-best-of-d-2025-by-d-magazine/ https://saunderswalsh.com/swbs-jacob-d-thomas-named-best-of-d-2025-by-d-magazine/ Thu, 01 May 2025 16:17:48 GMT Around Town Attorney Accolades Business Law Congratulations Construction Law Litigation Jacob D. Thomas, partner at Saunders, Walsh & Beard, honored as “Best of D” 2025 for Construction & Business Litigation by D Magazine.