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How Do I Settle the Estate of a Person Who Dies Without a Will in Texas?

There are several methods of settling an estate of someone who dies without a valid will in Texas: Small Estate Affidavit A small…

Home for the Holidays: Are Mom and Dad Okay?

The holidays are traditionally a time for families to gather together from far and wide. For some who do not live near…

How Do I Manage Someone Else’s Money?

If you are serving as a financial caregiver, you likely have a lot of questions about your responsibilities. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently…

Estate Planning Gone Wrong

If you’re like me, you’ve probably received at least half a dozen emails like the one illustrated in the cartoon below:…

Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead!

Obituaries are typically an opportunity honor family members who have passed away with details about their lives, accomplishments and the people whose lives they…

What is a Muniment of Title?

Full administration of an estate is not always necessary. If an estate has no unpaid debts, except those secured by real property, and administration is not…

Can A Spouse Access Health Care Information Without A HIPAA Authorization?

A few weeks ago, my husband received a bill from a medical provider for some routine blood tests his physician had recommended. We had…

Sign A Durable Power of Attorney Before It’s Too Late

I got a message recently from a woman with questions about getting a power of attorney to handle her ailing father’s financial affairs. Her…