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Texas recognizes attested and holographic written Wills, while oral Wills are generally not recognized unless made before September 1, 2007, under limited circumstances.
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The article explains why unmarried and other non-traditional families need Wills and regularly updated beneficiary designations to protect partners and children.
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This article points readers to the Texas Probate Passport, a plain-English guide covering estate planning, probate, intestacy, timelines, and alternatives after someone dies in Texas.
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This article recounts the Marlise Munoz case, in which a Texas hospital continued ventilator support after she was declared brain dead because she was pregnant, until a judge ordered the respirators disconnected.
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This article explains why an attorney-in-fact cannot use her mother's money to buy real estate for herself or place herself on the property's title.
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The firm marks its fourth anniversary by migrating client files to MyCase, a secure platform for appointments, messaging, documents, invoices, and legal bill payments.
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A Texas solo lawyer reflects on being quoted about limited-scope representation and named to Houstonia Magazine’s 2013 Top Lawyers list.
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This article explains how holiday visits can help families assess aging parents’ physical health, cognitive function, and ability to manage finances.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s “Managing Someone Else’s Money” booklets explain the responsibilities of financial caregivers and offer tips for protecting elderly loved ones from financial exploitation.
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The article uses a cartoon about an email promising riches to raise the question of whether it is a scam or the result of estate planning gone wrong.
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