Top-down view of estate planning documents on a wooden desk with house keys, a birth certificate, a family photo, a clipboard, a pen, a notebook, and a coffee mug, symbolizing updating a will after major life events.

Can You Update a Will Without Starting Over?

Life rarely stays the same for long. You may have gotten married, welcomed a child, purchased a home, changed jobs, or moved to Texas since you first created your will. The good ne...

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

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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...

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...