Baby Boomers are nearing or at retirement, and many are starting to think about what they want to happen to their assets after they pass. For this reason, many in the Fort Worth area, including Bedford, may start to think about estate planning. However, when executing...
Month: February 2021
Tips for estate planning with a blended family
Families in Texas come in all shapes and sizes these days. It is not unusual for a person with children from a previous relationship to remarry. Other times, a person has no children but is married, divorces and remarries. Blended families are becoming increasingly...
What is a Texas common-law marriage?
Many couples in Texas choose to live together without going through a formal wedding. Some of these couples even choose to have children. These relationships often last for many years and do not end until one of the parties dies. A common question asked by persons in...
What happens when you die in Texas without an estate plan?
Intestate succession is the set of laws that explain what happens to a person’s estate when they die without a will or other testamentary plan. In Texas, as in other jurisdictions around the country, intestate succession is based on familial relationships and...