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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
Loving v. Virgina: The Supreme Court Case that Redefined Marriage in the U.S. Read More »
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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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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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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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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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.
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Estate planning should be at the top of everyone’s to-do list. However it can be an overwhelming topic to dive into if you are unfamiliar with the language. So—to help you get situated, here are some estate planning terms you should know as you think about your estate plan.
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“Who Will Inherit My Assets if I Die Without a Will?” This is a question I often get from clients. In the state of Texas, if you are survived by your family and do not have an estate plan, the state divides your assets based off of something called Intestate Distribution. Intestate Distribution is
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I haven’t had time to get around to it” “I don’t have enough assets to leave anyone” “Estate Planning is too expensive” “I don’t know how to get a will or living trust” Have you ever caught yourself saying any of these things when trying to reason with the fact that you still haven’t
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For someone with one or more businesses, real property, or personal property, trusts can be a valuable tool. So, what is a trust? A trust is an estate planning tool used to manage your assets during life, after death, and to replace [or supplement] a will.
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