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Aretha Franklin's Handwritten Wills FoundRecent news articles state that there were handwritten Wills recently found in Aretha Franklin’s Detroit residence.
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Shannon and David Beador Reached a Divorce SettlementShannon and David Beador reached a settlement after 2 years of divorce litigation leaving David paying Shannon $7,000 per month in alimony.
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Luke Perry & The Importance of Estate PlanningThe death of Luke Perry teaches us about the importance of Advance Directives and Estate Planning.
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Our New Book: How to Protect Your Happily Ever AfterThe newest book in our series is the the ultimate guide to Prenups in Texas. This is a must read to find out if you could benefit from a Prenuptial Agreement.
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Boston Herald: "Can a Prenup be Changed After Marriage?"A recent article from the Boston Herald discusses whether or not a premarital agreement can be modified after marriage.
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Who Gets the Ring? Battle over a $62,000 Engagement RingWho gets the ring in a broken off engagement? We will see as 2 attorneys out of Louisiana fight over a $62,000 engagement ring.
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What To Do When An Executor Sits On Their HandsAre you having difficulties with an Executor that is not acting in a timely manner? Know your rights so that you can better protect them.
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Why People Do Estate PlanningA recent article from Forbes highlights 3 of the many reasons why it is important to have some form of an estate plan.
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Dallas Jury Awards Millions in Damages to Widow and ChildrenBank allegedly mismanaged the Estate of Dallas millionaire and his family was awarded millions in punitive damages.
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Family Protections in ProbateThis month’s Texas Bar Journal's article on the Texas Estates Code exemptions and allowances for family members of a Decedent caught our eye.
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10 Years Later and He Found Out It Wasn't His?!Story: A father's been ordered to pay child support only to find out that the child isn't his. What does he do now? The answer depends on several factors...
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Update: The 2018 Estate Tax Exemption AmountResearch showed the 2018 estate tax exemption amount to be 11.2 million. However, due to the changes in indexing for inflation, it is actually 11.18 million.
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The New Adverse Possession LawThis law provides an additional alternative to obtaining a 100% interest in a piece of real property that the laws of intestacy would otherwise prohibit.
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Questions to Ask Your Future SpouseA recent Huffington Post article discusses the important questions and conversations two people should have before formally committing to each other.
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Your TOP New Year's Resolution - Estate PlanningCreating or updating your estate plan is one resolution you can’t afford to put off because of the financial and legal burdens put on your loved ones.
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A $4 Billion Dollar Verdict in Probate CourtA Dallas jury returned a $4 billion dollar verdict in the Dallas County Probate Court. Verdict stated JPMorgan Chase mismanaged the estate of Max Hopper.
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New Book Release: Is Your Loved One in Need of a Guardian?This new book asks critical questions that can help you decide if your loved one is in need of a guardianship and it will help walk you through the process.
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Dallas Fallen Police Officer Widow Unhappy with Trust Set-UpAssist the Officer Foundation has put money into a trust to benefit the fallen officer’s families. One widow is unhappy with the way the money is being handled.
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Tough Love? Or is it? You be the Judge.We have recently seen a trend among celebrities where they are choosing not to leave their fortunes to their kids.
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Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Welcome Baby #2This exciting news may serve as a catalyst for discussions regarding 1 question ALL parents should be asking: what will happen to my young children if I die?