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Getting Married? Don’t Forget to Update Your Estate Plan

Getting married is one of life’s biggest milestones. Between planning the wedding, changing names, combining finances, and starting a new chapter together, estate planning is rarel...

What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Texas?

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When you pass away without a will in Texas, state intestacy laws determine who inherits your assets, and the results may surprise you. Understanding Texas Intestacy Laws and Your E...

Estate Planning After Divorce: Legal and Financial Steps to Take

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Divorce in America has been declining since the early 1980s, but it remains a common reality. In 2024 alone, more than 1.8 million Americans divorced, and roughly one-third of Amer...

Choosing a Guardian for Your Children: A Texas Parent’s Guide

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Becoming a parent changes everything. As someone said, “a baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, the past forgotten, and the fut...

Understanding Powers of Attorney: A Simple Guide for Texans

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Life doesn’t always go as planned. Illness, injury, travel, or simply getting older can make it hard for someone to manage important tasks on their own. A power of attorney (POA) i...

10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them

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You might think that estate planning boils down to “who gets what” but it’s more complicated than that as estate planning isn’t just about divvying up assets. It’s about protecting...

Make a Living Trust: A Quick Checklist

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When planning your estate, one of the biggest decisions you'll make is whether to use a will, a living trust, or both. “Although everyone should have a will, not everyone needs a t...

How Major Life Changes Affect Your Estate Plan

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Life is rarely static. As you move through its many stages -- marriage, parenthood, career shifts, and more -- your personal and financial circumstances evolve. Each of these miles...

Estate Planning for Small Business Owners

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American small business owners put in a lot of sweat-equity into building their enterprises from the ground up and many view these valuable assets as a legacy to pass along to futu...

Understanding Statutory Durable Power of Attorney in Texas

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The statutory durable power of attorney (DPOA) is an essential legal document for estate planning in Texas. This legal instrument plays a vital role for Texas residents by ensuring...