The process of building a proper estate plan involves gathering loads of information, providing clear and concise directives and ensuring that all of your assets go to the beneficiaries of your choice. While it's possible that some parts of an estate plan don't apply...
Everyone in Texas has heard at least one crazy divorce story. Sometimes, when a marriage dissolves, the process is as passionate and emotional as the courtship phase of the relationship. Divorces are complex. They require dividing assets and liabilities, and they...
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage and you have children together, the judge may issue a joint custody ruling. Under this ruling, you are both considered the custodial parent just like you were when you were married. Even though you are no longer...
Some people in Texas may assume that they do not need to create an estate plan because they have few assets. Others may simply procrastinate on creating a plan without recognizing the urgency of the task. Making an estate plan is important for both you and your...
When Texas residents want to change part of their will but do not want to rewrite the entire document, they can add a codicil to their will. A codicil is essentially an amendment that changes parts of the will. During the probate process, a codicil to a will can be...