Texas Real Estate Law
Asset Protection in Texas
LLCs and Series LLCs for Investors

David J. Willis Attorney & Broker
LoneStarLandLaw.com
Houston, Texas

Real Estate Transactions

Assisting buyers, sellers, and real estate investors in Texas

LLC Formation

Traditional LLCs, Series LLCs, and Joint Ventures for Asset Protection

Deeds and Contracts

High-quality documents for real estate and business transactions in Texas

Texas Real Estate Lawyer

Attorney and broker David J. Willis of Houston assists buyers, sellers, and investors in real estate transactions, document preparation, trusts, and LLC formation.

Clients include real estate professionals, physicians, attorneys, and others who seek to acquire, manage, and protect a portfolio of rental properties.

Mr. Willis is author of the popular book Real Estate Law & Asset Protection for Texas Real Estate Investors.

Scroll down to see Mr. Willis’ 80+ articles on Texas real estate law, Texas business law, and asset protection in Texas.

Read our many five-star reviews.

Online Availability

After decades of traditional office practice, the firm now offers many legal services online with no office visit required. All new clients and new cases are accepted exclusively through this website, not by phone.

Our online consultation process has proven efficient and popular with clients. The introductory online consult fee for most new clients is a flat fee of $250 (limitations apply).

Contact us. Your inquiry is confidential.

Real Estate Contracts and Closing Documents

We produce custom legal documents designed to maximize our clients’ best interests. Contracts, warranty deeds, notes, deeds of trust, assignments, and many more are available online.

Review/comment on unsigned residential real estate contracts (TREC and TXR) begins at $250 (limitations apply).

Creative Transactions

We offer special expertise in creative transactions such as wraparounds, “subject to” contracts, seller financing, wholesaling, and investor trusts.

Documents are designed to comply with Dodd-Frank, the Safe Act, FinCEN beneficial ownership rules, and other relevant regulatory regimes.

We do not do in-office closings, escrow client funds, or offer title insurance.

LLC Formation – Series LLCs

Our asset protection strategies simplify operations and improve defense against lawsuits.

We form both traditional LLCs and series LLCs in Texas and Nevada as part of our recommended two-company structure for real estate investors.

Browse graphics of other asset protection structures.

Living Trusts in Texas

Living Trusts in Texas real estate are useful for probate avoidance, ease of transfer, and investment advantages. They can also be creatively integrated into an LLC asset protection structure.

Read our articles on investor land trusts and living trusts for the Texas homestead.

Our Attorney

David-J.-Willis Houston Real Estate Attorney

Mr. Willis is board certified in residential real estate law and commercial real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

He is also a Texas real estate broker and author of Real Estate Law & Asset Protection for Texas Real Estate Investors.

Our Book on Real Estate Law

“The most important real estate book you will ever read!”

Attorney Keaton Frieberg, San Antonio
★★★★★

“David offers a wealth of sage advice with keen insights.”

Attorney Brian Gutierrez, Bryan
★★★★★

Real Estate Law and Asset protection 2026 edition. Book

2026 Edition – 817 Pages

“As an attorney I am familiar with David Willis’ expertise in real estate. If David wrote it, you can depend on it! I highly recommend David’s book.”

Attorney Paul Spielvogel, The Woodlands
★★★★★

This book is amazing! Many great tips and creative solutions.”

Attorney Zachary Copp, Dallas
★★★★★

Client Reviews

David was incredibly knowledgeable in structuring a Texas Series LLC for my real estate investments. I appreciate his responsiveness, attention to detail, and practical advice. Highly recommend!

Faraz Ali
★★★★★

“David Willis’ knowledge of real estate law and transactions is superb. I have never encountered a more efficient or thorough process than that offered by David. He is simply impressive!”

L. Hunt
★★★★★

“David’s LLC process is incredibly well organized. Fees are very reasonable, especially considering the quality of service received. Highly recommend!”

Lyle Johnson
★★★★★

“Six years ago, David guided me through implementing an asset protection plan. I was sued by two major banks. Both got six-figure judgments but no one collected a dime!”

Sam Gordon
★★★★★

“David Willis is by far the easiest attorney I’ve ever dealt with. I give him my highest possible recommendation without reservation.”

Sandeep Nanda
★★★★★

“Nice dealing with an expert! Mr. Willis answered all my questions the same day. Being able to do everything online saved us numerous trips to his office. His book is very helpful also.”

Doug Warner
★★★★★

“Words cannot express how grateful my family and I are for Mr. Willis’ work. He did a lot more for us online than the other attorneys we met in person.”

Yami Vazquez
★★★★★

Fees and Terms of Service

We are primarily a flat-fee office although hourly billing ($450) and retainer arrangements are available. No contingency fees. Legal fees are transparently posted along with policies that apply to all clients and inquirers.

Confidentiality and Ethics

Your inquiry is confidential. Adherence to high standards of ethics is part of our firm philosophy. We subscribe to The Texas Lawyer’s Creed and the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Realtors.

Location

The principal location of the law office of David J. Willis Attorney is Houston, Texas although our practice is statewide. We serve Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County as well as Houston, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Conroe, Galveston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Midland, Brownsville, El Paso, and all areas of Texas. Mr. Willis counsels clients in Texas real estate law, Texas business law, and is a Texas LLC attorney for anyone forming an entity such as a real estate partnership or joint venture, a Texas series LLC, or a Nevada series LLC.

Practice Area Articles

“As Is” in Texas Residential Transactions

October 13, 2025/by admin

Adverse Possession in Texas

October 10, 2025/by David Willis

Affidavits of Heirship in Texas

March 26, 2024/by David Willis

Anonymity in Texas Real Estate

June 10, 2024/by admin

Asset Protection in Texas

October 27, 2025/by admin

Assumed Names in Texas

August 7, 2024/by admin

Assumption Transactions in Texas

October 22, 2024/by admin

Buying and Selling Real Estate Notes

October 10, 2023/by admin

Buying or Selling a Texas Business

December 9, 2019/by admin

Charging Orders in Texas

September 22, 2020/by admin

Co-Ownership of Property in Texas

October 15, 2023/by admin

Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreements in LLCs

July 23, 2024/by admin

Corporate Transparency Act and FinCEN Regulation

May 15, 2025/by admin

Deceptive Trade Practices In Texas Real Estate

October 31, 2025/by admin

Deed Corrections in Texas

November 17, 2025/by admin

Deed Execution and Recording in Texas

November 24, 2025/by admin

Deed Warranties and Covenants in Texas

November 17, 2025/by admin

Deeding Property to an LLC

September 2, 2025/by admin

Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure

September 4, 0225/by admin

Deeds in Texas

September 5, 2025/by admin

Disclosure Obligations of Sellers and their Brokers

October 17, 2025/by admin

Discovery Post-Judgment in Texas

July 25, 2021/by admin

Dodd-Frank in Texas

December 11, 2019/by admin

Due-On-Sale in Texas

June 26, 2024/by admin

Earnest Money Disputes

January 11, 2023/by admin

Equity Stripping for Asset Protection

February 23, 2024/by admin

Evictions of Residential Tenants in Texas

November 12, 2025/by admin

Executory Contracts in Texas

February 14, 2024/by admin

FinCEN Reporting and the Residential Rule

September 10, 2025/by admin

Foreclosure in Texas

November 6, 2025/by admin

Fraud by Residential Real Estate Sellers

September 11, 2025/by admin

Fraudulent Transfers in Texas

December 26, 2023/by admin

Hard-Money Lending

October 25, 2024/by admin

Higher-Priced Loans: Federal Regulation

January 7, 2020/by admin

Homestead Protections in Texas

November 10, 2025/by admin

How to Use a Real Estate Lawyer

March 27, 2024/by admin

Introduction to LLC Tax and Banking Issues

January 10, 2020/by admin

Joint Ownership with Rights of Survivorship

July 7, 2025/by admin

Joint Ventures in Texas Real Estate

January 7, 2020/by admin

Judgment Liens and the Texas Homestead

January 7, 2020/by admin

Judgments in Texas

November 11, 2025/by admin

Lease-Options in Texas

March 3, 2024/by admin

Lease-Purchases in Texas Real Estate

March 3, 2024/by admin

Lien Release and Removal in Texas

September 3, 2025/by admin

Lis Pendens in Texas

September 26, 2023/by admin

LLC Formation in Texas

May 6, 2025/by admin

LLC Governing Documents

October 2, 2023/by admin

LLC Tax and Banking Issues: A Brief Overview

June 11, 2024/by admin

Loan Fraud and Money Laundering

September 8, 2025/by admin

Mediation in Texas

January 13, 2020/by admin

Partition of Texas Property

October 31, 2025/by admin

Partnerships and Joint Ventures in Texas

June 16, 2025/by admin

Piercing the Veil in Texas

October 28, 2025/by admin

Professionalism in Electronic Communications

December 19, 2019/by admin

Real Estate Investors Using Real Estate Lawyers

July 25, 2024/by admin

Real Estate Litigation in Texas

November 5, 2025/by admin

Redemption Issues for Investors After Purchase at a Tax Sale or HOA Foreclosure

January 13, 2020/by admin

Release and Removal of Liens Against the Texas Homestead

January 9, 2020/by admin

Residential Contracts in Texas: The Value of Special Provisions

October 21, 2025/by admin

Residential Leasing: A Critique of the Texas Realtors Lease

October 31, 2024/by admin

Residential Leasing: Death of a Tenant

April 30, 2024/by admin

Residential Leasing: Repair Questions to the Landlord

November 18, 2024/by admin

Residential Leasing: Suggested Lease Form

May 28, 2024/by admin

Residential Real Estate Contracts in Texas: Identifying the Parties and Property

September 5, 2024/by admin

Residential Real Estate Contracts in Texas: Protecting the Interests of Buyer or Seller

September 16, 2024/by admin

Right of First Refusal in Texas

October 18, 2024/by admin

SAFE Act and Dodd-Frank

October 22, 2024/by admin

Sale and Assignment of LLC Membership Interests

October 15, 2024/by admin

Security Deposits in Texas Residential Leases

October 10, 2023/by admin

Seller Finance in Texas Residential Sales Transactions

December 11, 2023/by admin

Series LLCs in Texas: An Overview

October 1, 2025/by admin

Series LLCs in Texas: Registered Series

November 4, 2025/by admin

Seven-Day Notices in Texas Real Estate Transactions

March 27, 2024/by admin

Statute of Frauds in Texas Real Estate

August 26, 2025/by admin

Subject To Transactions in Texas

October 22, 2024/by admin

Title Insurance in Texas

October 23, 2025/by admin

Trusts: Basic Principals of Living Trusts

February 8, 2024/by admin

Trusts: Investor Land Trusts in Texas

March 25, 2024/by admin

Trusts: Living Trusts For The Texas Homestead

August 18, 2025/by admin

Two-Company Structure for Real Estate Investors

August 30, 2023/by admin

Wholesaling in Texas Real Estate

April 9, 2025/by admin

Wraparound Transactions in Texas

October 24, 2024/by admin