A family close to my heart recently experienced the loss of their second parent. The family includes an adult child with special needs. A family with a special needs child, even an adult child, faces unique challenges, so they need strategies that can help meet their family needs. I hope to share some useful information …
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We have seen a tremendous influx of people to Texas from other states in the past 5 years. Because estate planning is different for each state, new residents need to reconsider their existing estate plans in light of their recent move. Crossing borders can have profound and unforeseen implications for the future. Of course, Texas …
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From me (“the wishor”) to you (“the wishee”) please accept without obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, politically correct, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral, celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your …
Merry Christmas! As an Aggie, I love tradition and it is time yet again for another great Christmas tradition. This makes the 25th year. So, gather your parties around the fire or window unit (if in Texas), whether plaintiff or defendant, ad litem, guardian or children (natural born and adopted), to hear The Night Before Christmas, …
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There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch I have address this topic several times in the past, but it is a continuing problem and one of my personal pet peeves. While in the past, many trust salesmen used the offer of a free meal to discuss a LIVING TRUST SEMINAR, today the preferred …
Most of us get together with our families at this time of year. It is a perfect time to make sure we communicate with our loved ones that we have a written plan and where to find it. A well-crafted, up-to-date estate plan will help to protect you and your family. Yet, Forbes reports that …
Believe it or not, we are at the end of November and as the year draws to a close, families and businesses face unique legal considerations that require careful attention. Ensuring that your affairs are in order before the new year can prevent complications, reduce liability, and position you for success in the months ahead. …
Estate administration is the management and settlement of an estate by a personal representative approved by the court. Estate administration may not be necessary when the deceased person’s (decedent’s) estate is so small that no action is necessary to distribute the property to the beneficiaries or heirs. However, estate administration is required in most other …
While it is rare, there are sad situations in which families fight after someone dies. Even more rare are disputes that arise between parents and their children while still living. Most people have been raised to be respectful to their parents and elders. However, in today’s world, I fear respect is becoming a preciously rare …
It comes to me as second nature, but when you are entering a real estate deal, you should hire an attorney. I am amazed at how many verbal land sales and homemade contracts I see. Homemade deeds with incorrect or insufficient legal descriptions are common as well. If you are going to invest your hard …
