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Articles and guides to help you understand your options for protecting your family and your assets in Texas and North Carolina.
Texas adopted children may inherit from and through their biological parents unless a court order or a parent’s Will removes that right.
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Explains that a Texas typewritten Will requires two qualified witnesses even when a notary is present, and distinguishes execution requirements from a self-proving affidavit.
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This article offers compassionate guidance on talking with someone who is grieving, including listening empathetically, acknowledging the loss, providing practical support, and respecting the grieving process.
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A Texas durable power of attorney agent is generally not personally responsible for the principal’s debts unless the agent is a party to the debt or acts outside the granted authority.
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This article explains how Texas Supreme Court Will forms work, who may use them, their limitations, and why some Texans need individualized estate-planning advice.
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The article explains how a dementia-specific advance directive can help people document changing treatment wishes before they lose the ability to make complex medical decisions.
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This article explains when probate is necessary in North Carolina, how a Will is validated, and which assets can transfer without probate.
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Explains that a U.S. recipient generally does not pay tax merely for receiving a foreign gift or inheritance, but may have IRS reporting obligations and foreign-account reporting duties.
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The article explains which assets Texas law protects from creditors, including homesteads, personal property, retirement accounts, 529 plans, life insurance proceeds, and annuities, and discusses additional options such as LLCs and umbrella insurance.
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North Carolina's elective share law may allow a surviving spouse to claim a portion of a deceased spouse's estate despite the Will, unless the right was waived.
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