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…
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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…
A variety of issues lead a spouse to the office of a divorce attorney. Divorce attorneys hear it all, so we glean certain wisdom about what is most detrimental to…
January is a great time to knock out an item on your 2019 to-do list. Estate planning is one of those things everybody needs to do but nobody really wants…
When your loved one dies, it can be overwhelming in so many respects. The emotional trauma can be hard enough, but if you find out that you are the executor…