Recovering From Business Email Compromise and Real Estate Wire Fraud in Texas: Civil Claims, Banking Issues, and Time-Sensitive Recovery Strategies
September 07, 2026
A fraudulent wire creates immediate legal questions. Was the payment order authorized? Did the bank follow its security procedure? Who received the money, and can the proceeds still be restrained or traced? The answers determine whether recovery proceeds against a bank, fraud recipient, title company, broker, vendor, or another participant. When business email compromise (“BEC”) […]
When the IRS Rejects an Offer or Payment Plan: Appeals, Financial Re-Evaluation, and Collection Defense Options in Texas
August 17, 2026
An IRS rejection changes what must happen next in a Texas tax case. A rejected Offer in Compromise generally carries a 30-day appeal period, while a rejected installment agreement can proceed through the Collection Appeals Program. A later lien or levy notice may create separate rights through Collection Due Process. The correct response depends on […]
Offer in Compromise vs. Partial Payment Installment Agreement: Advanced IRS Resolution Strategies for Texas Individuals and Businesses
August 03, 2026
The most important number in an IRS collection case is not always the balance due. It may be what the government can legally collect before the collection statute expires. An Offer in Compromise (“OIC”) under 26 U.S.C. § 7122 can settle a federal tax liability for less than the assessed balance. A Partial Payment Installment […]
Recovering Stolen Funds After Wire Fraud in Texas: Banking Regulations, UCC Issues, and Litigation Options
July 20, 2026
The FBI reported more than $20 billion in internet-crime losses in 2025, with business email compromise ranking among the leading sources of reported loss. A stolen wire, however, does not automatically become the bank’s legal responsibility; recovery depends on authorization, security procedures, notice, and the path of the transferred funds. Business attorneys in McAllen must […]
Business Email Compromise and Real Estate Wire Fraud in Texas: Liability Risks and Legal Recovery Strategies
July 06, 2026
Business email compromise, or BEC, occurs when a criminal enters or imitates a trusted email account and sends payment instructions. The message may appear to come from a title company, broker, lender, lawyer, buyer, seller, or executive. Because it may contain names, signatures, transaction details, and prior messages, the recipient may not realize that the […]
Avoiding Default and Enforcement Actions in IRS Payment Agreements: What Texas Taxpayers Need to Know
June 22, 2026
An IRS payment agreement is not a shield. It is a tripwire. Miss a payment, file a return late, create a new tax debt, or ignore an IRS demand, and the government can pull the agreement out from under you. Texas tax attorneys can help prevent one compliance failure from triggering liens, levies, and forced […]
Offer in Compromise vs. IRS Installment Agreement: Strategic Tax Resolution Options for Texas Businesses and Individuals
June 08, 2026
A streamlined installment agreement permits eligible taxpayers to pay an IRS balance through monthly payments without submitting a financial statement. Qualification generally depends on the amount and type of tax debt, filing compliance, and whether the balance can be paid within the required period. This option can provide a faster resolution than a financially verified […]
Texas Community Property and Estate Planning: Structuring Wills and Trusts to Avoid Disputes Between Surviving Spouses and Heirs
May 18, 2026
A surviving spouse in Texas does not automatically receive every asset, and heirs do not automatically wait until the spouse dies to receive their share. The answer depends on whether the property is community or separate, whether there is a valid will or trust, and whether children are from the current marriage or a prior […]
Real Estate Wire Transfer Fraud in Texas Closings: Liability Risks for Title Companies, Lenders, and Real Estate Professionals
May 04, 2026
A Texas closing does not have to fail because the contract was bad or the title was unmarketable. Sometimes it fails because one fraudulent email changes the wire instructions and the money goes to a criminal account instead of the closing table. Federal regulators still warn consumers about last-minute “updated” wiring instructions, and the FBI’s […]
Estate Planning in Texas: How Wills, Trusts, and Beneficiary Designations Work Together
April 20, 2026
The most expensive estate-planning mistake in Texas is not always dying without a will. In many cases, the greater mistake is having documents that do not match. A will may divide property equally, a trust may impose different distribution terms, and a beneficiary designation may send a significant account to one person alone. When that […]