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The article encourages families to discuss guardianship and healthcare wishes during the Thanksgiving weekend and formally document those wishes through estate planning.
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In Texas, divorce generally treats a former spouse and the former spouse’s non-related relatives as having predeceased the testator, so named stepchildren may not inherit under the Will unless it provides otherwise.
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The article explains how sentimental personal belongings can cause family conflicts after death and offers estate-planning strategies to clarify who should receive them.
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This article explains which people Texas law identifies as ineligible or potentially unsuitable to be appointed guardian of a child.
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The article explains how Texas law distributes a Will beneficiary’s share when that beneficiary dies before the testator, including rules for descendants, residuary beneficiaries, and contingent gifts.
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The article discusses how virtual law practices use technology to make legal services more accessible, convenient, and affordable, along with predictions about the future of eLawyering.
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This article explains how revocable trusts may help Texas residents with out-of-state property, potential incapacity, or concerns about a Will contest.
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The article explains ways parents can leave children unequal inheritances while communicating their reasons and reducing the risk of resentment or a legal challenge.
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A financial columnist’s family experience shows how dying without a Will can cause costly probate complications, family conflict, and unintended inheritance results.
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Incapacity can happen at any age, and without a Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, and HIPAA authorization, loved ones may face costly legal obstacles when managing medical and financial affairs.
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