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“Lady Bird” Deeds in Blended Families: Addressing Complexities and Protecting Interests

What is a Lady Bird Deed? A “Lady Bird” deed is a kind of deed in Texas that transfers a proper...

Can Advance Medical Directives Cross State Lines? Understanding Portability and Legal Recognition

What Are Advance Medical Directives? Every adult should have advance medical directives, documents ...

Can Multiple Agents Share a Power of Attorney? Exploring Co-Agents and Successor Agents

Do You Need a Power of Attorney? When you prepare a power of attorney, you will designate one or mo...

What are the Basic Eligibility Requirements for Long-Term Care Medicaid in Texas?

What is Medicaid? The government established an assistance program to serve those in low-income sit...

What Are the Different Types of Trusts in Texas?

Trusts hold property while a grantor or testator is living and allow those assets to be passed down ...

What Does a Texas Probate Lawyer Do?

When someone passes away, probate administration begins, regardless of the existence of a will. Duri...

Joint Wills in Texas: Pros & Cons for Married Couples

When two people join each other’s lives “until death do us part,” it may seem like a foregone ...

What are the Pros and Cons of Charitable Remainder Trusts?

Several types of trust exist to help people protect their assets, avoid costly estate taxes, or ensu...

Is a Handwritten Will Legal in Texas?

A handwritten Will, also known as a “holographic Will,” is not valid or recognized in every stat...