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Financial fraud targeting seniors is a growing crisis, costing older Americans over $3 billion annually. Scammers target older adults because they often have significant savings, retirement funds, or…
Intestacy, Uncategorized
What Is Intestacy? Intestacy refers to the legal process that determines how a person’s estate is distributed when they die without a valid will. Texas intestacy laws establish…
The Risk of DIY Planning
LegalZoom markets itself as an affordable alternative to hiring an attorney. As a result, many individuals choose LegalZoom over professional legal services, believing that its documents will…
Special Needs Trusts
A Letter of Intent (LOI) is an essential document for parents or caregivers that provides critical information about medical needs, routines, preferences, and long-term care plans of a…
Planning for Special Circumstances
Every parent worries about whether their child’s well-being in the event of a tragedy. These concerns are compounded for parents of children with special needs, who may…
Estate Planning
Both Lady Bird Deeds and Texas Transfer on Death Deeds allow property owners to transfer real estate to heirs without the need for probate. While they share many similarities,…
FAQs About Trusts, Trusts
Amendments to the Texas Property Code appear to create a back door to create a self-settled asset protection trust in Texas.
FAQs About Probate, Probate
A Small Estate Affidavit can be a quick and cost-effective way to transfer property to a decedents legal heirs without going through formal probate in Texas when someone…
Estate Planning, The Texas Transfer on Death Deed
A Texas Transfer on Death Deed is a legal document that allows you to name beneficiaries to inherit your real estate after you pass away, avoiding the need…
Requirements of a Valid Will, Wills
Texas attorney Rania Combs discusses the statutory requirements of a valid holographic Will and a valid typewritten Will in Texas.