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Sept. 4, 2023

The decision to give up a child for adoption is a life-changing event in a biological parent’s life. As the birth parent, you should fully understand what giving up your child for adoption means and how it can affect your parental rights long-term.

July 31, 2023

If you are an expectant parent or have recently had a baby and are exploring adoption as an option, you might be wondering whether you can choose the family that will adopt your baby. Understandably, you want the best for your baby, which is why it makes sense that you want to have control when it comes to choosing the adoptive family.

June 8, 2023

Adoption can be a rewarding experience, but there are many misconceptions surrounding the process in Texas. One of them is that adoption is not an option for unmarried individuals.

May 16, 2023

Adoption is a beautiful way to build your family and give a child a forever home. There's a huge demand for adoptive parents - in the state of Texas alone in 2021, there were more than 28,753 children in foster care and 5,925 waiting for adoptive families.

April 19, 2023

Losing a loved one is always difficult and heartbreaking, and handling the legal and financial aspects of their passing only adds to the stress. If your parent left behind a trust, you may feel uncertain about what to do next. If you are taking over as a trustee, you have a number of responsibilities.

March 24, 2023

If you’ve remarried, you’re likely facing additional challenges now that you’re blending two families together. Specifically, there are estate planning considerations in blended families that are unique and will require updating a will to account for the new spouse and stepchildren.

Feb. 6, 2023

Creating an effective estate plan is essential for managing and distributing your property after death according to your wishes. For many individuals, creating a pour-over will helps protect their legacy by ensuring all of their property is handled properly after their death.

Jan. 30, 2023

So many people believe that creating and executing their will is a one-and-done proposition. You spend time with your attorney, discuss the contents of your will, make crucial decisions, sign and date it in front of witnesses, then lock it up, never to see the light of day until you die.

Dec. 28, 2022

Having a comprehensive estate plan allows you to leave instructions about how your estate should be administered and final affairs settled when you die. While a competent person may be able to execute an estate plan, parents in the early stages of dementia may face various issues when drafting their estate plan.

Nov. 28, 2022

When a loved one dies, whether it is expected or not, you want to just have time to grieve. Grief is a process that takes time. However, the reality is that in the wake of the loss, there are so many tasks that need to be done. It seems unfair, but it is the business part of death.