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...
Many residents of Texas get divorced and then remarry new spouses. If you are one of them and have children, you may wonder what your remarriage’s impact can be on your child custody arrangement. Your remarriage may affect certain aspects of custody orders. How can...
Divorcing Texas couples are subject to a ton of uncertainty, especially when children are involved. As a community property state, almost everything acquired during the marriage is divided equally between spouses. So when it comes to the family home, you may be...
Some Texas women who are business owners earn just as much, or even more, money than their spouses. However, if you’re one of them and you are also going through a divorce, you might have some big concerns about what happens to the business as well as your other...
Unlike ordinary families, LGBTQ families often have a hard time when planning for their estate. An estate plan is essential for everyone. In 2015, the Supreme Court made a significant decision on same-sex marriages. Despite this critical development, LGBTQ individuals...
Going through a divorce is tough enough mentally and emotionally, let alone financially as well as contractually. If you are currently in the process of getting divorced in Texas, and you have children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, it is important to consider...
Planning for the execution of your last will and testament requires not only drafting the initial document but planning for future changes as well. While a will doesn't have an expiration date, certain conditions can make the will difficult or impossible to execute....