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When There is No Will You may believe you don’t need a will because your house, car and other property will simply pass to your spouse or next of kin. End of story. You imagine that they can keep on using your property without taking any action… Read More

It is important that your will is clear and complete; however, there are certain items you should not include. In this blog we will discuss five things not to include in your will. Funeral plans When you pass away, your loved ones will be overwhelmed… Read More

“I’m going to contest the will!” We have all probably heard someone utter that phrase one time or another. But, what does it really take to contest a will? How easy is it to do? How can it be prevented? In this blog, I will go over these common… Read More

Going on vacation requires some prior planning. Getting hotel rooms, airline tickets, passports, and wills. Wills? What? Yes, wills. What About My Baby? Recently, a twenty-something-year-old new mother I know was heading to Thailand on a romantic tri… Read More

1. Draft a Will: Single people may not believe they need a will because they do not have a spouse or children. This of course changes when you get married. A will can ensure your spouse receives the property you owned prior to marriage and your half… Read More

Beyoncè may have sang, “If you liked it, then you should have put on a ring on it,” but the same concept does not work when it comes to inheriting property. In this blog I will discuss the good and the bad ways of naming beneficiaries in your wi… Read More

Have you ever wondered what happens to your social media accounts when you die? The Usual Accounts Many people have social media accounts and other electronic accounts such as Amazon, Facebook, email, and maybe even a membership to a dating site. Oth… Read More

Texans Love Their Dogs The Texas Supreme Court got it right when they said, “Texans love their dogs.” Strickland v. Medien, 397 S.W. 3d 184 (Tex. 2013). Canine companions are treated and treasured not as mere personal property, but as beloved fri… Read More