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Loving v. Virgina: The Supreme Court Case that Redefined Marriage in the U.S.
There is a momentous Supreme Court Case that stands as a beacon of hope and progress made within the last century. As we celebrate both Black History Month & Valentine’s Day this February, it is essential to recognize the case which shattered the barriers of racial segregation and reaffirmed the fundamental right to love…
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Independent Administration vs. Dependent Administration
What is an Administration? When someone dies, they leave behind all their worldly possessions. Those worldly possessions are left to the living to decipher what everything is in the decedent’s estate and where everything needs to go. This list can range from a variety of duties, including taking an inventory of the decedent’s…
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Estate Planning for Teens and Young Adults
Tragedy can strike at any moment, and teenagers and young adults are no exception, as exemplified by the recent COVID-19 pandemic and the numerous headlines about accidents involving young adults. College is a particularly unique situation. For the first time in their life, teenagers have a little bit more freedom to make their own decisions…
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Estate Planning for Parents with Special Needs Children
For parents, preparing for a child’s future if something happens to them is a daunting task with many factors to consider, but it is a very necessary task to complete. Adding in the factor of a child being disabled or mentally incapacitated elevates the stress aspect and the necessity of parents to have their affairs…
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Conservatorship vs. Guardianship in Texas
Many people do not know the difference between a conservatorship and a guardianship. That is understandable, because in certain states, both words can mean different things, and in other states, the words are used interchangeably. Both deal with legally incapacitated persons. In Texas, a Conservatorship and a Guardianship mean two very different things. …
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How to Own Your Own Real Estate
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but other real estates such as a vacation home or rental property. The ideal form of ownership varies depending on the type of real estate you own. Below, we take a look at different types of real estate and offer advice about the best form of ownership.