A divorce often means major changes for everyone in the family. In some households, the parties affected by divorce can include companion animals or pets. Many married couples decide to purchase or adopt dogs and other pets during their marriages. People tend to love...
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Does divorce mean splitting home equity 50/50 with a spouse?
People preparing for divorce often worry about how ending a marriage might affect their finances. For example, they worry about dividing their property and losing a large portion of their personal wealth. A significant amount of an individual's personal wealth may...
Estate planning for new parents
New parents have a lot of things to think about, as the responsibility of having a new baby doesn’t end with making sure that the little one healthy. For example, if you have an infant, now is the time for you to think about your estate plan. While estate planning...
I’m too young: Do I really need to make an estate plan?
Many young people assume that estate planning is necessary only for older adults or the rich. This common misconception often leads to procrastination in addressing crucial financial and personal matters. Estate planning does not only prepare for death; it can help...
How estate planning can help those who are preparing for retirement
People have a lot of concerns to address in the years leading up to retirement. Estate planning is often far from the top of someone's priority list, but it is still an important consideration. Those preparing for retirement typically look forward to enjoying many...
3 ways that a Texas estate could shrink substantially during probate
After someone dies, the property that used to be theirs becomes the property of their estate. Either Texas state probate laws or someone's will determines who inherits which assets from an estate. Whether someone dies without an estate plan or with very thorough...