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Estate Planning After Divorce: Legal and Financial Steps to Take

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...

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...

Why You Should Have a Will

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All adults, regardless of financial means, should have a will in place as this important legal document outlines your wishes for what happens to your assets after you die. “With a ...

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: Key Differences

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Estate planning is a crucial step in managing your assets and ensuring your wishes are carried out after you’re gone. Two common tools in estate planning are revocable and irrevoca...