The flyer as wrote, "Designation of homestead is not and does not affect homestead tax exemption." ABC-7 looked up 'Homestead Designation Services' on the Better Business Bureau's website.

To file a designation of homestead, you are not required to use this form or service.” But, recipients of the letter frequently and mistakenly assumed they were required to pay a fee.

The letter claims to be from Homestead Designation Services. The title, Lubbock Designation of Homestead Request Form, leads homeowners to believe this is for a homestead exemption application. It ...

The form comes from Homestead Designation Services, which uses an Austin UPS store as its Texas address. The company declined an interview but would answer questions, anonymously, only in writing.

The Better Business Bureau said Homestead Designation Services is a private company and it is not BBB accredited. They've given the company a B- rating.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has a warning for homeowners. He says some businesses are sending misleading letters to Texans offering a designation of homestead if they pay a fee.In all ...

Along with a Will and a Trust, the most common documents used in estate planning are Durable Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Proxies, Declarations of Homestead and Beneficiary Designation Forms.

The title, Smith Designation of Homestead Request Form, ... The letter claims to be from Homestead Designation Services. The title, Smith Designation of Homestead Request Form, leads people to believe ...