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Will or Revocable Living Trust – Which is Best for Me?

One of the first decisions you’ll make when creating an estate plan is whether to rely on a Will or to use a Revocable Living Trust. There’s no…

Does Every Estate Have To Pay An Estate Tax?

Most clients I work with voice concern about the amount of federal estate taxes that their families will have to pay after their death. They have heard…

Can Minor Orphans in Texas Select Their Own Guardians?

In Texas, minor orphans who’ve reached the age of discretion, usually 12 or older, can ask the court to appoint the guardian they prefer. The law gives children…

Can My Husband Give His Children Our Homestead If He Owned It Before We Married?

I received a note from a concerned wife. Her husband had purchased the home in which they resided two years before they were married. Throughout their marriage,…

What Happens to Social Media Accounts after a User’s Death?

I know someone who uses Facebook as somewhat of a digital diary. She regularly shares photos and stories that document her daily life, major life events, and milestones. Her feed…

Should I Name my Minor Children as Beneficiaries of my Insurance Policy?

If you’re like most parents, your beneficiary designation on your life insurance probably lists your minor children as the secondary beneficiaries of your life insurance policy, behind your…

What is a Texas Lady Bird Deed?

A Texas Lady Bird Deed, or Enhanced Life Estate Deed, is a type of deed used in Texas that lets you keep full control of your property…

Who Will Take Care of My Pets After I Die?

My dog’s name is Jilly. My family adopted her several months after Elway died. We weren’t really looking to adopt another pet so quickly, but we…