Texas is 1 of only 9 states in the U.S. that have “community property” laws. If you are asking yourself what community property is, then you are either new here, or newly married! Either way, keep reading to find answers to your most frequently asked questions about community property laws: Q: What is Community Property?… Continue Reading New to Texas? What You Need to Know About Community Property Law
The Pew Research Center defines the Millennial Generation as anyone born during the years 1981 through 1996. In 2022, “Grandmillennials” will be turning 41 years old, while our youngest Millennials will be turning 26. Millennials are a dynamic generation who have brought us exciting and transformative new technologies like social media and who tend toward… Continue Reading Why Millennials Are Estate Planning and Why You Should Too
Review and Contributions provided by Melissa Marks, LPC and Certified Meditation Coach What is Grief? Grief is a powerful emotion. It can be a mixed feeling of sadness, anger, and love. After all, if there was no love, there would be no grief! In my legal practice, which encompasses areas of law concerning death and… Continue Reading Identifying Grief and How to Heal
Leaving a meaningful legacy for your heirs and beneficiaries takes planning. Inheritances are generally a direct result of a lifetime of savings and careful spending. But if you have been to the store lately or started the process of making a big purchase, you have probably noticed a sharp increase in prices. It appears our… Continue Reading Easy Money-Saving Tips
What Happens to a Person’s Debt When They Die? One of the most frequent questions I receive in my probate practice is how to handle the debts of a person who has passed away. Most people want to know who has to pay the debt and what happens if the debt is not paid. With… Continue Reading Top 5 Debts in Probate
A thoughtfully created estate plan is key to reducing challenges by family members or other outside influences. Below are 10 strategies to discuss and implement with your estate planning attorney that could potentially reduce challenges to your estate plan and create a more meaningful legacy for your beneficiaries. 1. DON’T PROCRASTINATE! If you wait to… Continue Reading 10 Strategies for Avoiding Challenges to Your Estate Plan
