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Can a Convicted Felon be an Executor in Texas?

Yes, Texas law allows a convicted felon to serve as an executor if certain conditions are met. In the past, Texas law disqualified anyone with a felony conviction…

How a Spendthrift Trust Safeguards Inheritances

A spendthrift trust is a powerful estate planning tool that can help safeguard inheritances for beneficiaries who may be prone to poor financial decisions. Whether due to immaturity,…

Corporate Transparency Act Narrowed: What This Means for You

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in 2021, was designed to combat money laundering and other illicit financial activities by requiring increased transparency in business ownership. It obligated…

Secure Your Legacy: How Proper Estate Planning Protects Your Retirement Accounts

Retirement accounts often make up a substantial portion of an individual’s estate and warrant thoughtful planning. Naming a trust as the beneficiary of these accounts can offer important…

How to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud

Financial fraud targeting seniors is a growing crisis, costing older Americans over $3 billion annually. Scammers target older adults because they often have significant savings, retirement funds, or…

Who Can Serve as Executor in North Carolina?

What is an Executor? An executor, sometimes called a”personal representative,” is a person or entity a testator appoints in a Will…

North Carolina Intestacy FAQs

When a person dies without a valid will, their estate is distributed according to North Carolina intestacy laws. Below are answers to frequently…

Texas Intestacy FAQs

What Is Intestacy? Intestacy refers to the legal process that determines how a person’s estate is distributed when they die without a valid will. Texas intestacy laws establish…