Experienced Real Estate Attorney Serving Decatur Property Owners
Last updated on December 22, 2025
When it comes to selling real estate, having the right legal team on your side is essential. Whether your property is commercial, residential or agricultural, a law firm with experience in real estate transactions can help you avoid the pitfalls that can arise during the process. That’s where the attorneys at Carrillo|Sipes|Tibbels, PLLC, come in. With extensive knowledge of real estate law, our team can guide you through every step of the transaction and ensure that your best interests are protected.
Why You Need An Attorney For Real Estate Transactions
When you sell a property without an outside financier, the need for a practiced attorney is crucial. That’s because a real estate transaction involves complex legal documents and procedures that require the expertise of an experienced attorney. The team at Carrillo|Sipes|Tibbels, PLLC, has extensive experience in real estate transactions and can help ensure that your sale goes smoothly.
Legal Services We Handle
At Carrillo|Sipes|Tibbels, PLLC, we understand the importance of safeguarding your rights and interests during a real estate transaction. Our attorneys are fully prepared to assist you with all the necessary work required to complete the sale of your property. Some of the real estate-related services we provide include:
- General warranty deeds: Transfers ownership with the strongest possible title guarantee, ensuring clear title through all prior owners
- Special warranty deeds: Offers limited title protection, guaranteeing the seller did not encumber the property during their ownership
- Mineral deeds: Separates and transfers mineral rights, often used in oil and gas transactions
- Life estate reservations: Allows someone to retain the right to live on or use the property for life, even after it’s transferred
- Ladybird deeds: A flexible estate planning tool that allows real estate to transfer outside of probate while retaining full control during your lifetime
- Gift deeds: Used to transfer property as a gift with no payment involved, often for family members. Must be carefully drafted to avoid tax and legal issues
- Releases: Clears prior liens or claims on a title to ensure a clean transfer of ownership
- Real estate contracts: Drafting or reviewing purchase agreements for both residential and commercial transactions
- Leases: Preparing or analyzing lease agreements for landlords or tenants in residential or commercial contexts
- Easements: Establishes legal rights for access or use of land by others, such as utilities or shared driveways
- Title issues: Resolves problems with ownership history, liens or recording errors that can delay or block a sale
- Boundary issues: Assists with disputes or clarifications about property lines, fencing and land use
- Landlord/tenant: Advises on lease disputes, evictions and rental property compliance
Thanks to years of experience, we have aided property owners throughout the state of Texas in successfully selling a variety of properties. We have amassed a wealth of knowledge that is shared within our firm. Not to mention, Carrillo|Sipes|Tibbels, PLLC, is capable of taking on additional aspects that tend to crop up when selling any kind of property, so we can handle related work associated with the case as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Real Estate Issues
It is important to speak to an attorney about any questions you have about your specific situation, but these answers to common concerns may help.
How are closing costs divided between buyer and seller in Texas?
In Texas, sellers usually pay for the real estate agent’s commission, title fees, transfer fees, recording fees, the owner’s title insurance policy and transfer fees. Buyers generally cover their loan fees, appraisal fees and their own title insurance policy. However, the split is negotiable, and the costs can be shifted by mutual agreement.
How do I remove a lien from my title?
Having a lien on a title can present difficulties when selling real estate, since a lien must generally be resolved for a sale to finalize. Start by identifying the type of lien on the title. It may be a mortgage, contractor, HOA or tax lien, for example. Once the type of lien is identified and determined to be valid, it must be paid to obtain a lien release. A lien release form notifies whether the release was partial or final. The lien release can then be recorded in the county property records to clear the title.
Invalid or complex liens can be much harder to get released, and legal action may be required to clear the title for transfer to the new owners. Our team of experienced real estate attorneys can help you remove a lien from your real estate title.
Can a boundary dispute stop my sale?
A boundary dispute can complicate and delay the sale of real estate in Texas. Buyers and title companies require clearly defined boundaries before continuing with the sale of real estate. If there is any question about a real estate’s boundaries, it is important to conduct a survey or work with a neighbor to settle the dispute.
If a boundary dispute cannot be resolved, a solution may be found through a quiet title lawsuit or court-ordered boundary determination. Our attorneys at Carrillo|Sipes|Tibbels, PLLC, can help you take the next steps to resolve a boundary dispute to prevent any delays with the sale of real estate.
Talk To A Real Estate Attorney In Decatur Today
Real estate deals involve high-value assets and lasting consequences. Whether you’re transferring family land, clearing title, or drafting a contract, Carrillo|Sipes|Tibbels, PLLC, can help. We serve clients across Decatur and throughout Texas with knowledgeable, responsive legal support.
Call us at 940-400-7595 or fill out this online form to schedule a consultation with a real estate lawyer who understands your goals and protects your investment.
