Most soon-to-be newlyweds are busy planning all the fun details of their special day. One important detail they may not be thinking of, however, is preparing a marital agreement. There are a lot of myths surrounding the topic of whether or not to have a marital agreement, such as: “I don’t need a marital agreement; […]
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“Co-parenting”, “platonic parenting”, and “parallel parenting”–social terms to describe the reality of many modern families– is becoming the norm. But what happens when one of the co-parents dies? When a Co-Parent Dies As devastating as this is for the child, the hardship to a platonic co-parent is just as profound. Where there were two wage
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With the New Year approaching, people often start making plans for the future. No matter what age you are, you should consider having an estate plan. Unfortunately, we do not know what the future holds and losing your life can happen unexpectedly. In an estate plan you can include how you want your assets to
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And what you need to know about a Living Will during the COVID-19 pandemic. When you are admitted to the hospital for treatment, you will be asked if you have any estate planning documents like a “Living Will”. In Texas, we call this document a “Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates” (or “Advance Medical
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Can I estate plan to avoid probate? In short, yes, there are some ways to exclude assets from probate. What is Probate? Probate refers to the legal process for distributing the assets of a deceased person, and often requires the assistance of an attorney and a court proceeding. Not only does probate come with a
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Is there a Right Time to Estate Plan? Absolutely. When it comes to estate planning, there is no time like the present. Illness, death, and taxes are some of the few certainties about life and are also good reasons to think about estate planning. The problem is that there is usually no known timeline for
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“Holograph” is a fancy term for a document written entirely in the author’s handwriting. A “Holographic Will”, therefore, is a Will written entirely in the handwriting of the person making the Will. These Wills are also referred to as a “Dying Man’s Will” because they are sometimes written when death is imminent and without the
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When teenagers turn 18, the law presumes they are an adult. At age 18, they are vested with the freedom to determine their residence, live on their own, vote, marry, and enlist in the military. This age often marks the first “adult” milestone: moving out of the family home and into a campus dorm or
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Orphaned children are not just the plot of a fictional book or horror movie, but a fact of real life. When thinking about our children, nobody wants to consider their untimely death. However, choosing a guardian for your child is just as important as your decision for your child’s education, healthcare, and religious or moral
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Understanding the types of Power of Attorney and the role each one serves can be quite confusing at times. A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint another person to control your affairs should you become unable to do so effectively. These documents are critical to incapacity planning and avoidance
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