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April 5, 2024
Losing a parent is one of life's most difficult challenges, and dealing with the legalities of their estate can add an extra layer of stress during an already emotional time.
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If you're considering opening your heart and home to a child in need, you've already taken the first step on a remarkable journey. Adopting a child in Texas is a process filled with hope and love.
Read MoreDec. 20, 2023
Stepparent adoption, a process that legally recognizes the bond between a stepparent and their stepchild, carries its own unique set of challenges. It's a path filled with legal steps and emotional decisions.
Read MoreSept. 4, 2023
The decision to give up a child for adoption is a life-changing event in a biological parent’s life. As the birth parent, you should fully understand what giving up your child for adoption means and how it can affect your parental rights long-term.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2023
If you are an expectant parent or have recently had a baby and are exploring adoption as an option, you might be wondering whether you can choose the family that will adopt your baby. Understandably, you want the best for your baby, which is why it makes sense that you want to have control when it comes to choosing the adoptive family.
Read MoreJune 8, 2023
Adoption can be a rewarding experience, but there are many misconceptions surrounding the process in Texas. One of them is that adoption is not an option for unmarried individuals.
Read MoreMay 16, 2023
Adoption is a beautiful way to build your family and give a child a forever home. There's a huge demand for adoptive parents - in the state of Texas alone in 2021, there were more than 28,753 children in foster care and 5,925 waiting for adoptive families.
Read MoreApril 19, 2023
Losing a loved one is always difficult and heartbreaking, and handling the legal and financial aspects of their passing only adds to the stress. If your parent left behind a trust, you may feel uncertain about what to do next. If you are taking over as a trustee, you have a number of responsibilities.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2023
If you’ve remarried, you’re likely facing additional challenges now that you’re blending two families together. Specifically, there are estate planning considerations in blended families that are unique and will require updating a will to account for the new spouse and stepchildren.
Read MoreFeb. 6, 2023
Creating an effective estate plan is essential for managing and distributing your property after death according to your wishes. For many individuals, creating a pour-over will helps protect their legacy by ensuring all of their property is handled properly after their death.
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