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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 law may place a testamentary gift to a Will witness at risk, but several exceptions can preserve the gift.
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The article reviews 2007 U.S. death statistics for people ages 25 to 64 and explains why families should prepare for unexpected loss with basic estate planning documents.
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The article explains that Texas has no pretermitted spouse statute, so marriage does not revoke a valid preexisting Will, although a new Will may be needed to provide for a spouse as intended.
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Using a Modern Family storyline, the article explains why parents should choose a guardian despite imperfections, avoid procrastination, and periodically reevaluate their decision.
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Texas generally allows two years to contest a Will after it is admitted to probate, with exceptions for discovered forgery or fraud and legal incapacity.
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A Texas Will remains valid without a self-proving affidavit if it otherwise meets the requirements for an attested or holographic Will.
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The article explains when a Settlor may revoke or modify a trust under Texas law based on whether the trust is revocable or irrevocable.
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Texas law allows a parent to name a guardian for a child in a separate handwritten or properly witnessed declaration instead of a Will.
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Parents who plan to have more children should still create a Will now to protect their current children and address future children.
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The article explains how a Will and a memorandum detailing personal effects can help parents reduce sibling conflicts over sentimental belongings after death.
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