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3 Tips for Every New Homeowner

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Whether this is your first home or you are upgrading or downsizing from your current...

Sep 307 min

Navigating the Landscape of Public Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide

In today's complex social support system, various public benefit programs exist to assist individuals facing disabilities, financial...

Sep 303 min

A Guide on Revoking a Transfer on Death Deeds in Texas

A Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) is a powerful estate planning tool in Texas, allowing property owners to designate beneficiaries for real...

Sep 263 min

The Name Game: Why Consistency Matters in Texas Real Estate Deeds

Are you dabbling in Texas real estate or planning your estate? If so, grab a cup of coffee and settle in. We're about to dive into a...

Sep 245 min

Navigating Unknown Heir Challenges in Texas Affidavits of Heirship: A Comprehensive Guide

In the complex world of estate planning and probate law, the Affidavit of Heirship stands as a crucial tool for Texans dealing with...

Feb 243 min

Deciphering the Legacy: A Guide to Residuary Clauses, Specific Bequests, and Class Gifts in Texas Estate Planning

In Texas, the distribution of an estate through a will involves careful consideration of various statutory provisions that dictate how...

Feb 203 min

Can a surviving spouse lose their homestead rights by renting out the property in Texas?

In a particularly poignant case, a client found herself in a challenging situation following the death of her spouse. As part of a...

Feb 102 min

Am I Responsible For My Parents Nursing Home Cost?

The Nursing Home Agreement A central issue when dealing with a nursing home is the nursing home agreement. Unfortunately, clients usually...

Jan 213 min

How to Change Your Beneficiary on Non-Qualified Retirement Accounts?

Changing the beneficiary on your checking, savings, or investment accounts is an important aspect of estate planning and asset...

Jan 1710 min

Burn Your Boats? - The Principle of Risk - History of Succession

Born into the royal family of Gabon, Gaspar Yanga was captured and enslaved on the Nuestra Señora de la Concepción sugarcane plantation,...