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Texas Lawyer featured an article by partner Karen L. Hart titled “Section 52.0012 Resolves Few Homestead Release-of Lien Issues” in which she discusses the strategies Texas lawyers must have in place to effectively use and respond to this new provision of Texas law.
"The Texas Legislature enacted Texas Property Code §52.0012 in an attempt to streamline the process for releasing a judgment lien on homestead property through the filing of a homeowner's affidavit," writes Hart. But, in reality, this amendment has not resolved much, and it actually may create additional issues with which creditors, debtors and title companies need to contend. Texas lawyers need to have strategies in place to effectively use and respond to this relatively new provision of Texas law. Read Article.
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