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Luke Perry was Ready. Are you?
October 26, 2019
Pop Culture People seem to love to hear stories about the personal lives of famous people. Death is no exception. Coy Luther Perry III or “Luke Perry” to those who were fans of the 1990s show Beverley Hills 90210 that aired for 10 years or the mo…
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Categories: Last Will and Testament
Should You File Your Will with the Court?
October 19, 2019
After I execute a client’s will, they will sometimes ask me, “Should I file the will with the court?” I’ve always been befuddled by the question even after hearing the question for over 20 years. Why would a person want to file the wi…
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Categories: Last Will and Testament
My brother died; how do I close his bank account?
October 12, 2019
Common Question One of the common questions I receive is how to close a relative’s bank account when they pass away. The fact pattern usually follows that the relative is single with no children and did not have a will. There was no one listed on t…
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Categories: Last Will and Testament
Your'e In a Coma. Now What?
October 5, 2019
Will It Happen to You? If you ask a group of Texans, “How many of you believe you may become incapacitated at some point in your life?” the number would undoubtedly be low. If you ask, “How many of you have made plans in the event you do become…
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Categories: Last Will and Testament
Short Cuts Can Take Longer
September 28, 2019
Short cuts only provide favorable results for a short period of time. My mom always said if you are going to take the time to do something, then take the time to do it right. A good example of how taking a short cut with estate planning can cause pro…
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Categories: Last Will and Testament
Paying Debts After Death
September 21, 2019
Last week I heard someone say that they plan to run up their credit card bills before they die. I think the statement was made in jest. However, it gave me an idea to include the subject on a blog. What happens to your credit card debts, car loan, mo…
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I Have a Will, Now What Do I Do?
September 15, 2019
It cannot be stressed enough how a will can make it easier on your family you leave behind. Taking the first step of having an attorney draft your estate planning documents is a very important step. Now that you have these documents, what should you…
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Categories: Last Will and Testament
Prepare for Will Contest
September 7, 2019
In my experience, nothing causes a person to show their true colors than when money is involved. When your children are expecting to inherit your property upon your death, but your will excludes one of the children or provides for an unequal distribu…
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The Importance of Selecting a Guardian
August 31, 2019
Do you have a relative that you would not want in charge of your life? The answer is probably yes, but what have you done to prevent it? Sometimes decisions or the failure to make decisions in life have a bigger impact than we may imagine. No one can…
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Categories: Last Will and Testament
No Will? Your Spouse and Ex Will be Stuck Togehter
August 24, 2019
Some people may be under the impression that it does not matter if they have a will because the property will pass to their spouse. After reading this blog this impression will be replaced with the stark reality of an ackward situation you may create…
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Categories: Last Will and Testament