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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 allows a Will to be deposited with the court clerk for $5, but doing so is optional and does not affect its treatment in probate.
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A HIPAA authorization allows a named individual to access protected medical information, including before a medical power of attorney becomes effective.
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A person may choose a family member or trusted friend rather than a spouse as a health care agent, but the agent should understand and respect their medical, religious, and moral wishes.
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The article explains why parents should designate a guardian for their children in Texas, reevaluate that choice annually, and amend their Will if needed.
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Blawg Review #249, hosted by Slaw and authored by Omar Ha-Redeye, featured a review themed around African slavery in America and mentioned the author's article about problems with LegalZoom.
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This article explains why people should document their digital accounts and passwords and tell loved ones where to find that information after death or incapacity.
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The article explains why parents should designate a guardian for their children rather than leave the decision to a judge who may not know their family’s wishes.
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The article previews a planned Web-based law office designed to help busy Texas parents prepare wills, trusts, and estate plans from home, with a hoped-for launch on January 4, 2010.
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