Articles and guides to help you understand your options for protecting your family and your assets in Texas and North Carolina.
Spoiler Alert! I think much of the storylines I discuss below can be gleaned from several of the movie’s previews which you can see here and here. However, if you have never seen the movie
Not too long ago someone called me wondering if he really needed a will. He explained that his mother had transferred her home to him many years before she died. When she died, probate wasn’t
I am delighted to announce that the upgrade of the user interface for my virtual law office was completed last night. As of this morning, I will be working exclusively on the new Total Attorneys
The part of my job that I enjoy most is the conferences I have with my clients. I love hearing about their loved ones, and their hopes and dreams for them. I always come away
If you have a properly funded revocable trust, you may not need a will. At the time of your death, your property will be managed and distributed according the terms of the trust you established.
It has been said that Americans have love affairs with cars, but but one person took that love to an extreme. Sandra Illene West was a Texas oil heiress and Beverly Hills socialite who died
Someone contacted me last week inquiring whether a Will is valid in Texas if it is not dated. Apparently, the individual’s father-in-law died leaving a short typed Will. He signed the Will and two unrelated
January 4 of this year marked my firm’s second anniversary! It has been an exciting two years! I’ve learned so much, both personally and professionally. In some ways, it seems like I’ve been in solo
While I was in Houston over the Holidays, I read an article in the Houston Chronicle that illustrates the unintended consequences of not having a will. It was about a man named Timothy Cole, whose
It’s hard to believe that another year has come to an end! If you’re like me, you’re scratching your head wondering where all the time has gone. As I look back on the year, I
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