Working parents will need to know that there are many factors that could impact a Texas court’s child custody decision. One of these factors, surprisingly, might be your career. Judges will look carefully at which parent spends more time with the child and is their...
Estate planning in Texas shouldn’t be delayed if you want your wealth to continue once you pass. Your estate plan, however, doesn’t just include what you now own. You must also anticipate what the courts will do with your possessions. Each day that you own financial...
"Per stirpes" is a description you may hear during the estate planning process. This term refers to how your estate will be distributed if the relatives benefiting from your estate pass away before you do. If you live in Texas and are planning your will, here are some...
Your assets need to be disbursed, used for taxes or debt when you die. Making sure that your beneficiaries receive their assets, however, might be difficult if those assets are in multiple jurisdictions. Probate in Texas may call for different states to coordinate in...
In a Texas divorce, people are prone to focusing on their own concerns, including child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, visitation (also called possession) and property division. However, there are fundamental aspects of a case that should not be ignored....
Estate administrators are responsible for more than just distributing the decedent's estate. They must handle creditors and taxes as well. Make sure that you check the estate law in Texas to know what you need to do and within what time frame. Publish a notice for...
Creating a trust is a great way to protect your family’s future. A living trust might be the best option for you. If you live in Texas, you should know how to go about establishing this type of estate planning tool. What is a living trust? A living trust is an...
When it comes to a child custody agreement in Texas, one of the most important things to remember is what's best for your child. You want to try to approach the situation in a respectful manner instead of arguing with the other party over who deserves to have more...
Writing a will allows the testator to grant assets to a preferred beneficiary. The document also keeps assets out of the hands of those not favored by the testator. Sometimes, estate planning involves revising a will to remove a beneficiary from the document....
Many married Texas couples end up seeing themselves in the divorce court. If you were served papers by your spouse, it might have thrown you for a loop. Here is what you should do after being served divorce papers. What’s included in the divorce papers? A divorce...