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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.
A 2023 amendment to Texas Estates Code Section 304.003 allows a person with a felony conviction to serve as executor if named in the Will, otherwise qualified, and approved by the court.
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This article explains that although LegalZoom corrected inaccurate information about Texas oral wills and pet trusts, its disclaimers and limited Peace of Mind Review leave do-it-yourself wills risky.
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This article explains the five basic estate planning documents for Texas adults: a Will, durable power of attorney, medical power of attorney, HIPAA Authorization, and Directive to Physicians.
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This article explains how durable powers of attorney work in Texas and North Carolina, including their authority, duration, limits, agent duties, and why they do not replace a Will.
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This article explains when a Texas determination of heirship proceeding is needed, how the application and hearing work, and how the judgment affects property transfers and heir shares.
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The article explains how five Texas estate planning documents address property distribution, incapacity, medical decisions, medical information sharing, and end-of-life wishes.
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The article explains how to review wills, revocable trusts, beneficiary designations, property titles, and fiduciary appointments after life changes or several years have passed.
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The article explains that the federal estate and gift tax exclusion will increase to $15 million per person in 2026 and outlines planning considerations for wealthy families.
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Explains the statutory process for medical-treatment consent in Texas when no guardian or medical-power-of-attorney agent is available, and why naming an agent provides more control.
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Under Texas law, handwritten changes to a signed typewritten Will generally are invalid unless they meet the formal requirements for a new Will or codicil.
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- 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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