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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.
The article explains how a Will can prevent a rigid state intestacy formula from distributing assets in ways that may not match your wishes, especially for unmarried couples and non-traditional families.
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Texas law allows heirs, devisees, spouses, creditors, and others with a qualifying financial interest in an estate to contest a Will.
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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 recounts how James Doohan’s widow arranged for a portion of his cremated remains to be launched into orbit through Celestis in 2012, honoring his wish to travel into space.
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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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Unexpected illness can leave families struggling with estate planning, while having a completed estate plan allows people to focus on themselves and their loved ones.
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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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A life insurance policy generally pays benefits to the named beneficiaries, so policyholders should review designations after marriage or the birth of a child.
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The article explains that a revocable living trust does not protect assets from creditors because the person who created the trust retains control and legal ownership of the trust assets.
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- Estate Planning122
- Wills62
- Probate and Estate Administration46
- Powers of Attorney46
- Intestacy34
- Gift and Estate Tax32
- Trusts28
- Newsworthy25
- Choosing a Guardian25
- Wacky Wills22
- Odds and Ends17
- The Risk of DIY Planning16
- Special Needs Trusts13
- Transfer on Death Deeds13
- Retirement and End of Life Planning13
- Incapacity11
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