Your Estate Plan Should Reflect Your Current Life
Jul 09, 2012
Most people are not the same person at 40 as they were at 20. They also aren't the same person at 60 as they were at 40. The fact is that we all continuously change. As we change, we need to change our...
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Executors Can Held Liable For Their Mistakes
Jul 02, 2012
If you have been named as the Executor of an estate, it is extremely important that you understand your responsibilities and any deadlines that you have to fulfill those responsibilities. The duty to c...
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Life Insurance For Blended Families
Jun 27, 2012
It is not unusual to have multiple marriages and children from different marriages. You might even consider your former step-children to be your children and want to provide for them after you pass awa...
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Online Legal Document Services Cost Your Heirs Money
Jun 20, 2012
Everyone wants to save money. It's true when buying a home or shopping for groceries. If you can save a few dollars without sacrificing quality, you will. However, one place you should not attempt to s...
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Does Your State Allow Self-Proving Affidavits?
Jun 13, 2012
Self-proving affidavits may be legal in your state. By using a self-proving affidavit, you may be able to avoid some common probate problems. A self-proving affidavit is a written document that you att...
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Disadvantages of Dying Intestate
Jun 06, 2012
There are many disadvantages to dying intestate or without a valid written or oral will. One major disadvantage is that dying intestate may mean that your intestate heirs may not be able to receive any...
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Grandparents’ Rights Under Texas Law
May 31, 2012
As more and more grandparents assume responsibility for raising their grandchildren,understanding the Texas Family Code is imperative. As a grandparent raising children for the second time, you have ce...
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Identifying An Intestate’s Heirs By Judicial Declaration
May 23, 2012
A person who dies without leaving a validly drafted Will is an intestate. An intestate is subject to his or her states intestacy laws. In Texas, when a person dies without a Will, a court must identify...
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Texas’ Intestacy Laws and Common Law Marriages
May 09, 2012
According to the Texas intestacy laws or rules of succession codified in the Texas Probate Code, a residents estate vests to his closest blood relatives who become his heirs. If a spouse and any childr...
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Formal Versus Informal Wills
May 02, 2012
In Texas, lawyers and judges typically refer to typewritten Wills as formal Wills. On the other hand, they may refer to handwritten Wills as informal Wills. It is best to consult with an estate plannin...
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