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DSHS Announces Equal Policies for Vital Records, Birth Certificates

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Since the Supreme Court ruling on marriage in June, I have been working with several other attorneys on getting the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to update their policies to make them consistent with those of opposite-sex couples with regard to vital records, including birth certificates and death certificates. In August, DSHS released new regulations allowing […]

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Dying Without a Will in Texas

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Dying without a will in Texas is also called dying “intestate.” When a person dies intestate, Texas laws determine who will receive the individual’s property. For property to transfer after death, it usually, though not always, must go through probate. Probate is the process of collecting and transferring title of an individual’s assets following his

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marriage Equality in Texas

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On Friday June 26, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a state’s prohibition of marriage among same-sex couples violates the United States Constitution. The ruling found prohibitions on same-sex marriage to violate principles of equal protection and the fundamental right to marriage. While the decision marks a monumental step forward for equality, it by

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Designation of Guardian: An Estate Planning Essential

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Many discussions around estate planning involve the topics of wills and powers of attorney. However, a Designation of Guardian in Advance of Need is also an essential part of a comprehensive estate plan — especially for unmarried couples. A Designation of Guardian can be used in two ways: to designate a guardian for yourself should you become incapacitated or to designate a guardian for your child.

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