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When you plan your Texas estate, you probably know what assets and property you wish to leave each of your heirs. However, that doesn’t mean disputes won’t arise. There are things you can do, however, to help prevent conflicts between loved ones. Add a no-contest...
VA disability payments compensate Texas veterans for service-related illnesses or injuries. Veterans must file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs to qualify for the benefit. When filing a VA disability claim, you must prove your illness or injury is...
What causes large truck accidents? We know that the fault of these accidents – which can lead to life-changing injuries and fatalities – lies with an assortment of parties. This group may include the driver, trucking company, maintenance firm, manufacturer and loading...
Probate is by no means among the most popular legal processes in Texas, and there are good reasons why people don't like it. It takes too long, it's hard to understand, and it takes a significant amount of mental and emotional energy - just to name a few. What is the...
Distracted drivers are potentially a hazard to themselves and to others who share Texas roads and highways with them. Fortunately, there are clues that you can look for to determine if someone is operating a motor vehicle while distracted by a phone, passenger or cup...
All Texas residents should plan for the future to protect their families. However, even though a person might leave certain assets to a specific person in their will, that doesn’t mean problems won’t arise. Siblings can end up in inheritance disputes. These are...
As most people in Texas have fully embraced door delivery for almost everything, there has been an increase in delivery trucks on the road. Most of these drivers are good at their jobs. However, accidents happen, and if a delivery truck driver who wasn't observing the...
Dealing with a loved one's passing is often a difficult time. However, there are often estate-related matters that beneficiaries must take care of after family members pass away. Sometimes, people inherit fully paid-off properties. But things become more complicated...
Texas highways are awash in tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles at all times, and it is easy to get caught up in traffic when they are near. No passenger car or SUV is a physical match for a big rig when an accident occurs, which means that lives are...
To figure federal estate taxes at the time of your death, the trustee will first need to determine the fair market value of all your assets, which is your gross assets. Then, they will subtract allowable deductions and allowances for gifts made since 1977 to arrive at...
