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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.
In Texas, an unmarried person who dies without a Will passes the estate to descendants, parents, siblings, or their descendants according to which relatives survive.
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This article explains that an unsigned Will is not valid in Texas and outlines the signing and witness requirements for an attested Will.
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The article recommends Stephanie Kimbro’s ABA book on unbundling and delivering legal services online, including ethics, fee arrangements, technology, marketing, and practical resources.
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The article explains how to choose a trustworthy, competent, organized, available agent for a durable power of attorney in Texas.
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The article explains why incapacity planning matters and describes how a Texas Medical Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney, and Directive to Physicians address medical and financial decisions.
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Using The Descendants and a story about a grieving daughter, the article reflects on how relationships and an advanced directive shape the legacy a person leaves behind.
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The article explains why deeding a home to children before death can create risks involving control, taxes, Medicaid eligibility, creditors, and unexpected heirs, and discusses wills, trusts, and Ladybird Deeds as alternatives.
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The article announces the completed upgrade and exclusive transition to the new Total Attorneys Virtual Law Office platform, highlighting its improved interface and added client communication features.
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A properly funded revocable trust may manage and distribute trust assets at death, but a pour-over Will provides a safety net for property left outside the trust.
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An undated Will can be valid in Texas if it satisfies the applicable capacity, intent, signing, and witnessing requirements.
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