Why Estate Planning is Crucial for College Students: Safeguarding Their Future Today
Introduction: As a college student (or more likely if you're reading this article -- a parent of a college student 😉), you may think estate planning is a topic reserved for older adults or the ...
Differences Between Texas Transfer-on-Death Deed and Ladybird Deed
Introduction Estate planning can be a complex and overwhelming process. However, with the right tools and knowledge, it can be a relatively straightforward process. Two estate planning tools th ...
Why You Should Never Designate Your Minor Child as a Beneficiary of Anything!
As parents, we do all sorts of responsible things for our family – and in particular, with our kids in mind. For example, we buy all sorts of different things, such as 1) life insurance, 2) 529(b) col ...
What is a Lady Bird Deed in Texas?
What is a Lady Bird Deed? What are the benefits of using a Lady Bird Deed to transfer real property such as a home? Are there downsides to using a Lady Bird Deed? These are questions that just about e ...
Amazon Truck Crash | Houston | 2 Fatalities
Two Killed after Chain Reaction Collision A man and a woman died after a multi-vehicle crash involving an Amazon driver delivery truck, as well as other drivers, on April 10th. The accident hap ...
What is Interpleader
Interpleader is a unique type of lawsuit where a financial institution is holding someone else’s money, and more than one person lay claim to it. The person holding the money is called the stakeholder ...
What is a Living Will?
What is a Living Will vs. a Will? A Living Will and a Will (i.e., Last Will & Testament) are starkly different things. A Living Will is a document you fill out prior to becoming ill. This d ...
What is a Will?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOaRCP8oq6E Basics of What is a Will For starters, let’s take a look at the basic requirements of what a Will is. Texas Estates Code Sec. 251.051. &nb ...
How Long Do I Have to File for Probate in Texas?
If a loved one or someone close to you dies, it’s normal to encounter difficult probate issues like the person’s estate administration. However, if that person leaves property that has not been passed ...
After a Car Wreck, Don’t Talk to the Insurance Company Until You…
Do I have to speak to the driver’s insurance company after an auto accident in Texas? If you’ve been in a Houston car accident, speaking to the other driver’s insurance adjusters is usually not a g ...