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The Estates Code

The Probate Code has been around for more than five decades. However, on January 1, 2014, it was repealed and replaced with the Texas…

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Out With The Old, In With The New

This month marks my firm’s fourth anniversary, and big changes are happening in the way I serve my clients. In December, I started the…

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Ending the Year on a High Note

As the year quickly draws to an end, I received some unexpected surprises. A few weeks ago, I was quoted in a Texas Lawyer…

What To Do When Someone Dies Without A Will

How Do I Settle the Estate of a Person Who Dies Without a Will in Texas?

There are several methods of settling an estate of someone who dies without a valid will in Texas: Small Estate Affidavit A small…

Planning for Special Circumstances

Home for the Holidays: Are Mom and Dad Okay?

The holidays are traditionally a time for families to gather together from far and wide. For some who do not live near…

FAQs About Estate Planning, Financial Powers of Attorney

How Do I Manage Someone Else’s Money?

If you are serving as a financial caregiver, you likely have a lot of questions about your responsibilities. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently…

Planning for Special Circumstances

Estate Planning Gone Wrong

If you’re like me, you’ve probably received at least half a dozen emails like the one illustrated in the cartoon below:…

Planning for Special Circumstances

Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead!

Obituaries are typically an opportunity honor family members who have passed away with details about their lives, accomplishments and the people whose lives they…

Probating a Will

What is a Muniment of Title?

Full administration of an estate is not always necessary. If an estate has no unpaid debts, except those secured by real property, and administration is not…

Medical Powers of Attorney and Directives

Can A Spouse Access Health Care Information Without A HIPAA Authorization?

A few weeks ago, my husband received a bill from a medical provider for some routine blood tests his physician had recommended. We had…