Many parents who use incentive trusts want to make sure that their heirs still have gainful employment. For instance, a parent may know they could leave their child enough money to live off without working. They don’t want the child to lose all motivation, though, so...
Divorcing when you have young children is hard for most parents. Kids 3 years and younger are vulnerable, which makes both parents feel extremely protective. They both want what is best for toddlers, but each parent may have a different idea of what is best. A Texas...
When a loved one cannot take care of themselves or make their own decisions, guardianship can be an indispensable legal tool. Guardianships are typically set up for those who cannot make independent legal or personal choices, such as minor children, an elder parent...
When considering the equitable division of assets, it’s easy to see how you should split up things like cash assets, investments or bank accounts. The split may not be perfectly even, but you can divide those assets in whatever way the court sees as fair. Perhaps you...
Sometimes spouses help one another out in ways other than a steady paycheck. Maybe one person takes care of the house and/or the children, so their partner can succeed in their career. As such, divorce can cause uncertainty about your financial situation. The court...
Although parenthood is a lifetime commitment to the child that you created or adopted, many of your responsibilities and obligations theoretically end when your child turns 18. Realistically, of course, children often remain dependent long after they reach that age...
Divorcees in Texas should clearly outline the transportation provisions for visitation when they collaborate on a custody agreement. Taking the time to do so will help eliminate future confusion when it is time to ensure that children get to and from visits with their...
You have two children with your ex-spouse, and you love them very much. You do everything in your power to make sure they have everything they need. Unfortunately, your ex-spouse has started to cause problems. Last week, there were three days that she was late...
We have discussed estate administration many times in our blog posts. Much of our focus has been helping residents in and around Decatur, Texas, understand the duties that come with this important estate planning designation. Our attorneys also want to help you choose...
The loss of a loved one is an emotional time, but you should make sure that you’re not letting your emotions run every aspect of your life. Instead, take the time to think carefully about things like how to handle the final wishes of the decedent. One thing that must...
