Estate planning could involve steps that minimize the duties and stress on beneficiaries. Setting up transfer on death designations could help Texas estate planners achieve such goals. Transfer on death accounts explained Essentially, when one person owns an asset,...
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Year: 2022
How to know if you’re in a will in Texas
Every Texas resident has seen the dramatic scene in a movie or tv show where a lawyer will read the will, usually revealing something very juicy in the process. They might be surprised to know that it doesn’t typically work that way. Usually, there will be a person...
Teenage drivers and risks
Teenagers in Texas and around the country are often enthusiastic about driving and the freedoms that mobility brings. However, some young people might be too carefree and not realize the dangers of risky driving behaviors. Concerns about younger drivers Younger...
How secondary collisions occur and injuries they cause
Car accidents in Texas can be devastating when they involve a secondary collision. These incidents are caused by various factors and can lead to serious injuries. Secondary collisions are serious Secondary collisions occur when a vehicle involved in an accident does...
Setting up your co-parenting schedule for the school year
Shared parenting allows both parents to keep enjoying the small as well as important moments in their child’s life even after they are no longer together. However, they must communicate, plan and adapt their parenting schedule. As families in Texas prepare for the new...
Some common injuries sustained in truck accidents
Trucks are a regular fixture on the roads in Texas. Unfortunately, their presence increases the risks of accidents. Certain types of injuries are more common in these types of incidents. Traumatic brain injury Truck accidents are often much worse than car accidents...
Safe back-to-school driving can prevent injuries
School is back in session in Texas. Back-to-school time also presents unique challenges for drivers who haven't had to worry about students crossing streets and walking to class. Taking a few minutes to review safety measures can go a long way. School zone safety...
What is the probate process in Texas?
All wills go through the probate process. If the estate exceeds $75,000 in Texas, then it may fall under a full court probate process. Even if your loved one died without a will, Texas requires probate to distribute their estate based on intestacy law. File an...
What is a living will, and what is its purpose?
A living will is one of the most powerful legal tools available to residents of Texas who want to make sure that their wishes are followed should they become incapacitated. It’s important to know what it is and how it works. What is a living will? A living will is not...
The ways you can be distracted while driving
Texas motorists may be well aware of some of the major distracted driving dangers, such as texting from behind the wheel or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, there might be other common behaviors that they assume are safe but which are not. It...