Articles and guides to help you understand your options for protecting your family and your assets in Texas and North Carolina.
When an unmarried sibling dies without a will in Texas, the distribution of his estate will depend on whether he has any surviving descendants or parents. If he is survived by descendants, the Texas Estates
If you are a Star Trek fan like me, you’re familiar with James Doohan. He was the actor who played Montgomery Scott, the chief engineer of the original Star Trek series who is associated with
The short answer is no. An unsigned will is not valid in Texas. Last week, I discussed why estate planning is important despite our optimistic outlook for the future. The article was prompted by an
We Americans are an optimistic bunch. Despite our economic downturn, the majority of us are optimistic about our futures and being in control of our lives. Our optimism bleeds into our personal outlook for the
When I shared my plans to start a Web-based law practice several years ago, most attorneys I told were a bit skeptical that it would work. Very few attorneys were practicing in the virtual realm,
If you were to become incapacitated, who would pay your utility bills, file your taxes or otherwise manage your financial affairs? If you have not legally named someone to act on your behalf, it may
I got a heartbreaking call from young woman recently that highlights the importance of updating ones’ insurance beneficiary designations after major life events. She and her husband had gotten married about two years ago, and
Many people mistakenly believe that putting their assets into a revocable trust will shelter those assets from creditors. This is not the case. A revocable living trust is a trust that you create during your
Many people believe that having a Last Will and Testament is all the estate planning they need. But as advancements in medicine extend our lives, developing a mental impairment, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, becomes
If you are a Star Trek fan like me, you’ve heard of Gene Roddenberry. He is the man who created and produced the original Star Trek series and inspired the production of related shows including
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