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 […]
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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
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What Happens to a Personโs 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
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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. DONโT PROCRASTINATE! If you wait to
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The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act allows a person with a disability to establish a savings plan to help pay for expenses related to his or her disability without penalty of losing public benefits. While the ABLE Act is a federal law, ABLE accounts are established and managed under state law. Understanding what
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First, put down the red pen. Second, call your estate planning attorney. Can I Handwrite My Changes on the Will? A court reviewing a signed Will must determine the validity of the Will. In Texas, a Will is valid if it is typed and then signed by the person making the Will, or if it
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