It can always be difficult when a loved one dies. Not only do close relatives have to go through the emotions and grief of the situation but they also start to worry about the legal issues that need to be resolved in the aftermath of the death of their loved one. And,...
Like most other states, Texas recognizes no-fault divorce. For people who are ending a marriage because their spouse is addicted to alcohol, drugs or other destructive behavior, this means that they do not have to do anything to prove that the addiction has reached a...
There is nothing quite as surprising as finding out that you’re the executor of an estate and did not know you were going to be. It can be difficult to understand what to do or what your obligations really are. As the executor of an estate, you have several...
A guardianship has many benefits. It allows you to appoint a guardian to make decisions for someone who is incapacitated and not able to make the decisions themselves. Guardianships are especially beneficial for special needs adults or aging parents. You may obtain a...
When Texas couples are going through a divorce, many challenging emotional issues come up that can crowd out more practical concerns. The added worry over what assets they may lose, such as the family home or the car, can be stressful. But knowing how the court will...
Texas child custody laws are unique in that they use different verbiage for terms such as “child custody” and “visitation.” You can make informed decisions regarding your child in your divorce if you have a good understanding of Texas child custody laws. Joint...
A lot of contentious issues can arise during a divorce, such as child custody and property division. The issue of alimony can also be a difficult problem to deal with, so it’s important to understand that not all spousal support is created equally. During the divorce...
Retirement plans have for many decades now been a common benefit employers offer their employees. Many Wise County residents from different walks of life and lines of work will have some sort of retirement plan. While these are often 401(k)s or other plans with a set...
Small businesses have always been important to the American economy. Many of these are family-owned businesses, often run by a husband and wife. They may have gotten married earlier in life and then decided to start a business when it seemed financially viable. If...
When a parent passes away not only do you have to deal with the tremendous grief of losing a parent, but you often have to deal with their estate. Many Decatur area residents have spent the time to create their estate plan which can make it easier for a family during...
