Probating a decedent’s estate in Texas, using a traditional administration, can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Luckily, Texas provides alternatives that can resolve an estate without the requirements of…
In Texas, property acquired by spouses during marriage is considered community property. Deciding how to divide that property during a divorce can be difficult. In the end, whether by agreement…
Imagine this: you have just created the business you’ve been dreaming about for years. You hired an attorney to file all the necessary paperwork to form your company and you…
As surprising as it might sound, in Texas, you can create your own, legally enforceable, handwritten will if you follow a few simple steps: The will needs to be written…
Parents aren’t the only ones who deal with child custody issues. If you’re caring for a child who is not your biological or legal child, you may have questions about…
While the Texas probate process is fairly simple (you can read my article about the process here), as an estate planning attorney, I often have clients who want to know…
As a business owner, embracing uncertainty is pretty much part of your job description. But experience has probably taught you that when you can plan ahead you should. For many…
Your name follows you wherever you go, for better or worse. Fortunately, it’s possible to have your name legally changed, even if you aren’t getting married. You don’t have to…
Parents would like to think that their adult children will be able to settle the family estate without any conflict. It’s natural for parents to give their kids the benefit…
As a small business owner, you wear lots of hats: manager, HR, custodian, customer service, sales… One hat you shouldn’t wear, though, is that of an attorney. There are times…
