Barrack Obama signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience “(ABLE”) Act into on December 19, 2014. It requires each state to pass its own ABLE Act. Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas ABLE Act on June 19, 2015.
The ABLE
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Estate Planning for Your Graduate
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High School Graduates Need Estate Planning. Why? Because even though your child will likely be relying on you for the majority of his support during college ……
Is The Will I Signed In Another State Valid in Texas?
By Rania Combs
Texas allows a testator to request an independent administration when the testator provides in his or her will that ……
What Happens to Social Media Accounts after a User’s Death?
By Rania Combs
I know someone who uses Facebook as somewhat of a digital diary. She regularly ……
Should I Add a No-Contest Clause to My Will?
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There is little risk anyone will contest your Will if you intend to distribute your ……
Estate Planning for Pets
By Rania Combs
Estate planning for pets does not have to be complex. Although we think of pets ……
What are the Inheritance Rights of Half-Siblings When Someone Dies Without a Will?
By Rania Combs
When someone dies without a Will in Texas, the deceased person’s property is distributed according to a statutory formula found in the Texas Estate Code.
According to the intestacy statutes, siblings inherit only if a person does not have…
Do I Have To Pay Taxes On An Inheritance From A Foreign Relative?
By Rania Combs
If you have close relatives, like parents, who are citizens and residents of a foreign country, there is a chance you might receive a gift or inheritance from them at some point in your life. You may wonder whether you…
When is it Proper to Use a Small Estate Affidavit?
By Rania Combs
A small estate affidavit is a legal document that can be used to transfer property to heirs without a formal probate. Not all estates qualify for small estate administration. Heirs can use a small estate affidavit in only limited circumstances.…
Can An Adopted Child Inherit From His Biological Parents?
By Rania Combs
For purposes of an inheritance under the laws of descent and distribution in Texas, adopted children are regarded as children of the the adoptive parents.
Therefore, if the adoptive parents die without a Will, adopted children have the same inheritance…