Walter Law, PLLC: San Antonio Real Estate Attorneys

08/26/2026

When your estate planning strategy is simply: **“Make your own pile.”** 😂💰

Well… that’s *one* way to avoid an inheritance dispute.



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08/25/2026

Think having a will means your estate plan is finished? Think again.

A new article highlights five common estate planning myths — including one of the biggest:

“My will and trust have the final say.”

Not always.

Beneficiary designations on assets like retirement accounts and life insurance can determine where those assets go, regardless of what your will says. And as families, finances, and circumstances change, an estate plan that once made perfect sense may no longer accomplish what you intended.

The takeaway? Estate planning isn’t just about having documents. It’s about making sure everything works together.

It’s worth reviewing your plan periodically — especially after major life changes such as marriage, divorce, a birth, a death in the family, or significant changes in your assets.

Great article about five estate planning myths worth knowing 👇
https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/myths-in-estate-planning-and-what-to-do-instead?utm_source=chatgpt.com

From outdated beneficiary designations to the false security of a set-it-and-forget-it plan, active engagement is the strongest defense against costly mistakes.

08/24/2026

🧇 **It’s National Waffle Day!**

We spend enough time talking about wills, deeds, contracts, probate, and all the things that can go wrong with real estate.

Today, we’re tackling a much more important dispute:

**Waffles or pancakes?** ⚖️

Our position? Waffles have clearly established a superior system for holding syrup. The evidence speaks for itself.

But we’re willing to hear opposing arguments. 😂

**Cast your vote: 🧇 Waffles or 🥞 Pancakes?**

08/21/2026

**San Antonio’s housing market is moving.**

The latest Texas Housing Insight from the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M shows an interesting combination in our local market:

📈 San Antonio home sales jumped **16.3% year-over-year in June** — the strongest increase among Texas’ major metros.

At the same time, San Antonio home prices continued to face some downward pressure, while inventory remained higher than a year ago.

More sales. More inventory. Changing prices.

For buyers and sellers, a changing market can create opportunities — but it also makes understanding your contract, title, disclosures, deadlines, and legal obligations especially important.

If you’re buying, selling, or dealing with a real estate issue in San Antonio, know what you’re signing and protect your interests.

Read the full Texas Housing Insight report from the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M:
https://trerc.tamu.edu/reports/texas-housing-insight-august-2026/

The state's housing market is beginning to show signs of stabilization, but affordability, high mortgage rates, elevated inventory, and economic uncertainty continue to restrain buyers and sellers.

08/20/2026

Things we love to hear in real estate:

“The title is probably fine.”

“We’ve always used that driveway.”

“The property line is somewhere around here.”

“We had a handshake agreement.”

“My uncle added that years ago. I’m sure it was permitted.”

😬

Real estate problems have a funny way of starting with “It’s probably fine.”

Before you buy, sell, sign, build, or assume—make sure you know what you’re dealing with.

⚖️ Walter Law, PLLC
Real Estate Law | San Antonio, Texas

08/19/2026

**Legal Word of the Day: Easement**

You can own your property and still have someone else with a legal right to use part of it.

An **easement** allows another person or company to use a specific portion of property for a particular purpose—like a shared driveway, utility lines, or drainage.

That’s why it’s important to know what easements affect a property **before you buy, build, or put up that new fence.**

Sometimes, what’s on your property isn’t entirely yours to control.

08/19/2026

New Housing Law Could Impact San Antonio Real Estate

A new federal housing law could bring changes for San Antonio homebuyers, developers, and real estate investors.

KSAT recently looked at how the law addresses housing supply, development regulations, and large investors purchasing single-family homes.

Real estate laws and regulations are constantly changing—and those changes can affect everything from buying and selling property to development and investment decisions.

If you're involved in a Texas real estate transaction, understanding the legal side before signing can help prevent costly problems later.

Walter Law, PLLC | San Antonio Real Estate Attorneys

Read the KSAT article to learn more.

Housing inventory is low everywhere, which may seem surprising to people in San Antonio, considering how many new subdivisions are popping up on all sides of town.

08/19/2026

**August is National Make-A-Will Month. Do You Have One?**

A will isn’t just for people with significant wealth. If you own a home, have children, have personal property, or simply want a say in what happens after you’re gone, having a plan matters.

And a will may only be **one piece** of a complete estate plan. Powers of attorney, medical directives, trusts, and beneficiary planning can all play an important role.

National Make-A-Will Month is a good reminder to ask yourself:

**If something happened to me tomorrow, would my family know what to do?**

If the answer is “I’m not sure,” now may be a good time to get a plan in place.

Walter Law, PLLC
Estate Planning Attorneys Serving San Antonio & Central Texas

08/14/2026

A Will Is Important — But It’s Not the Entire Estate Plan

A Texas estate plan can include much more than a will.

Powers of attorney, medical directives, beneficiary designations, trusts, and other planning tools can all play a role in determining what happens if you become incapacitated or after you pass away.

The goal isn’t simply to have documents. It’s to make sure those documents work together for you and your family.

08/12/2026

We’re proud to share that Delilah Walter recently had the opportunity to present to the Latina Leadership Institute at Palo Alto College, a program presented by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce!

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with an inspiring group of Latina leaders and be part of a program focused on leadership, professional growth, and strengthening our San Antonio community.

Thank you to the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Palo Alto College for the invitation and for investing in the next generation of leaders. ❤️