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 …
What if I don’t believe in divorce?
What if I don’t believe in divorce? You believe in your heart that you have tried absolutely everything in your power to save your marriage, …
6 Important Things To Do If You Are In Zoom Court
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered many of the ways courts across the country conduct hearings and trials. It used to be that if you needed …
What does Act of God mean in personal injury terms?
John is driving down the road to take his daughter to college. As they are traveling, a massive storm hits. Rain and dangerous winds beat …
Estate Planning: What’s the difference between an Executor and an Administrator?
A question that our estate planning attorneys get asked a lot is, “what’s the difference between an executor and an administrator?” It’s understandable to see …
Divorce advice: Try hard to work with your soon-to-be ex-spouse
Divorce advice. You’re getting a divorce, and the last thing you want to do is talk to or work with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. After all, …
Nelson Law Roundup: 12 of our most helpful divorce blogs from 2020
Helpful divorce blogs. There is a misconception that lawyers only help families navigate divorce from a legal aspect. This includes getting the proper paperwork pulled …