Everyone should give consideration to estate planning issues because a good plan contains provisions to protect your interests during your lifetime as well as provisions that reduce the burden on your loved ones when you pass away. However, estate planning is particularly important for couples in the LGBTQIA+ community because […]
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People talk about having power of attorney and may even recommend power of attorney documents without actually understanding what a power of attorney is. These legal tools are very useful, but they can also be misused. It is important to understand what they are and how they work. If prepared […]
Not only does divorce impact your life in nearly every conceivable way, it also affects what happens after your death, too. Even if you don’t want it to. If you are divorced or nearing the end of the divorce process, it is a good idea to talk to your attorney […]
No matter how committed your relationship is, no matter how long you’ve lived together—if you’re not married to your partner, then Texas law does not give you any rights if your partner is ill or passes away. Careful estate planning is vitally important for unmarried couples. You can take legal […]
We associate trusts with wealth, and we know people take money out of trusts. That leads many people to think that a trust is like a type of super bank account. But is that accurate? Below, our McKinney trust attorney explains how a trust works. While trusts share some similarities […]