The reality is that every adult in Texas should pay heed to the importance of estate planning. This particularly becomes the case when a younger adult begins to start a family or accumulate even a modest amount in the way of assets. The fact is that even disabled...
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“C” corp? “S” corp? What is the difference (and why that could matter)
Houston residents who are eager to open their own businesses must do their homework to determine the most advantageous organizational structures to fit their circumstances. In most cases, that will be some type of incorporation. Common options are “C” corps and “S”...
How can you deal with harassment after your divorce?
For some parents in Texas, the battle doesn't end after they get divorced. Your former spouse might harass you, badmouth you, stalk you online or try to turn your child against you. How can you get their behavior under control without risking your safety? How to deal...
How can a will help achieve my estate planning goals?
Estate planning is something that everyone can benefit from. A thorough estate plan can help ensure that your loved ones receive the assets you choose for them and much more. While proper estate planning can offer a strong safety net in your life, not everyone knows...
How to contest a loved one’s will
People accumulate property over the course of their lifetimes and when they die, they get to decide what happens to it. Typically, they use a last will and testament to let family members and the Texas probate court know who they would like to have their assets. In...
When should you revise your estate plan?
Your Texas estate plan isn't a fixed document that will remain valid for the next forty or fifty years. Rather, it's a fluid plan that should be reviewed and adjusted whenever you go through major life changes. If you keep your plan up-to-date throughout the rest of...
Divorce and retirement account division
Many people in Texas have retirement accounts. However, in case of a divorce, retirement plans add more challenges to the already strenuous and stressful process of asset division. In some states, retirement plans are marital assets that need to be shared equally...
How to start a business in Texas
Entrepreneurship is at the heart of the American dream. One could argue that the dream of starting your own business and being your own boss is at the very foundation of American society. For Texas residents who want to start their own business, there are several...
Estate planning mistakes that will cost your family
A huge portion of the real estate and wealth of this nation is owned by families living in the state of Texas. With proper planning, the older generation can keep the wealth here by passing it along to their surviving family members. If you’re looking to pass your...
How can you and your former spouse parent during the holidays?
Co-parenting in Texas can be difficult any time of the year, but disputes seem to skyrocket around the holidays. Both you and your former spouse want to spend the entire holiday with your child. How can you figure out an agreement that satisfies all of the parties and...