For a Will to be valid in Texas, the person creating the Will must be 18 years or older, he must have “sound mind” at the time he executes the Will, and the Will must be signed with the required formalities under Texas law. Sound Mind Under Texas law, there is a five-part test for […]
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A power of attorney is a legal instrument that allows a person (the “agent”) to legally make decision on behalf of another (the “principal”). Generally speaking, there are two common types of powers of attorney in Texas, a medical power of attorney and a durable power of attorney. Medical Powers of Attorney The medical power
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Most people have heard of trusts but few know exactly what they are. So, what is a trust? A trust is a method of ownership of property that divides management of trust property from ownership of trust property. The trustee holds trust property for the benefit of a beneficiary. The trustee has the fiduciary duty
Many people have expressed fear that this ruling will impact the rights of LGBTQ people in Texas
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The marital relationship has wide-ranging impact throughout the legal world. Inheritance, creditor liability, personal liability, tax liability, employment benefits, Medicaid benefits, social security benefits—to name but a few—are all impacted by one’s marital status.
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Texas provides a number of robust protections for the surviving spouse both during and following the probate of the deceased spouse’s estate.
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A recent story in the New York Times featured a discussion on the use of trusts in estate planning. The article touches on some of the benefits of a trust, including the use of revocable trusts to avoid probate and to maintain privacy. Trusts serve a variety of functions, including those cited above. Since everyone’s
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