Choosing a Guardian, Estate Planning

Would You Trust a Stranger to Choose a Guardian for Your Children?

From the time they are born, parents want the best for their children. We make sure that they get the right amount of food and sleep.  We…

How Property Distributed When Someone Dies Without A Will

I’m Single and Have No Children . . . What Happens if I Die Without a Will in Texas?

If you are an unmarried person who dies without a valid Texas Will, the Texas intestacy statutes will determine how your property will be divided. …

Planning for Special Circumstances

Estate Planning for Intangible Treasures

Last year for Christmas, my mother-in-law gave my children a “Chat Pack.” It’s a box of cards with simple questions designed to start conversations. My kids love…

FAQs About Trusts

Is Your Child Trust-Worthy?

In The Wall Street Journal’s Financial Guidebook for New Parents, the book’s author, Stacey L Bradford, explains why parents should consider setting up…

FAQs About Wills

Why Don’t You Have a Will?

Most people recognize the importance of having a will. But a study done nationally in 2007 found that over half (57%) of all…

Requirements of a Valid Will

Can I Make An Oral Will in Texas?

Attorney Rania Combs discusses whether Texas law authorizes a testator to make an oral will in Texas.