Who gets to keep the family house after a divorce?
If you own a house, you likely cannot imagine living anywhere else. After all, it is “home” — you have raised your children there, and …
Estate Planning: What are my options if I don’t have a trustee?
A trustee is best defined as an individual or individuals who have been named to manage a trust’s assets and carry out the purpose of …
Nelson Law Roundup: 13 useful blog posts about personal injury
Having a personal injury lawyer in your corner when you or a family member has been injured in an accident is extremely important. Not only …
Have You Created a Divorce Checklist Yet?
People from all walks of life rely on checklists for all sorts of things. Checklists can be work-related, for personal use, or to make sure …
4 Reasons Not To Date During Your Divorce
During your divorce, you or your spouse may be tempted to date someone new. This could be for various reasons: to take your mind off …
Does Texas Recognize Palimony?
Does Texas Recognize Palimony? Palimony is one of those terms that some people have never heard of, and those who have heard of it wonder …
What’s the difference between an heir and beneficiary?
Very early in the estate planning process, you will be asked to select one or several people in your newly-crafted will or trust to pass …
Do you qualify for a one – year special exemption for damages to your property due to the February 2021 Texas Winter Storm?
Author: Glenn Goodrich (Note: this blog post is written with a slant toward residential property, but Sec. 11.35 of the Texas Property Tax code applies to …
7 Ways To Support A Friend Going Through A Divorce
Many people struggling with the emotions of their recent divorce will need support from friends and family as they come to grips with what happened …
What is a Codicil, and why do I need it?
Let’s say that you and your wife finally got all your estate planning ducks in a row. You met with an attorney, had your questions …