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Can A Parent Disinherit An Adopted Child?

A woman’s adoptive father was dying. She was worried, but not about what you’d expect. You see, her father inherited a piece of family land from her…

Potential Capital Gains Tax Changes Ahead for Inherited Property

Capital gains tax is a type of tax you have to pay when you sell an appreciated asset. You calculate it by subtracting your purchase price (known as…

Tips for Preventing Elder Fraud

A neighbor was at home with her young children when someone claiming to be an IRS agent called her. He told her that she owed back…

Is A Fill-In-The-Blank Will Valid in Texas?

John was just about to go on vacation. He wanted to have a Will in place in case a tragic accident occurred. So, he did what many…

Is Your Estate In Order?

Rania Combs discusses tips for organizing your estate so your fiduciaries have all the information they need to handle your affairs.

Storing the Keys to Your Online Financial Lives

If you’re like many Americans, you pay most of your bills online. It’s so much easier. There are no checks to write, and no stamps to buy.

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…

How to Spot, Avoid, and Report Coronavirus Scams

Beware. Con artists are using fears and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic to commit fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), Americans have filed more than 200,000…