Have you ever heard the sad and sordid tales of those who won mega-million lottery jackpots — enough money to set themselves up for several lifetimes — but who somehow still died broke, sometimes only a few years later? Unfortunately, unfettered wealth has been the...
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How to prepare for divorcing a narcissist
Being married to a narcissist is challenging, but divorcing one can be even more complicated. Individuals who are facing this situation need to ensure they prepare for the divorce process because the narcissistic individual isn’t going to make anything easy. There...
A look at the military divorce rate
Texas has a huge military community, and many people in that community are married. While it's easy to hope that hard-working military men and women can obtain and sustain happy marriages, the truth is that many military marriages end in divorce. According to U.S....
What Is a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust?
If you want to reduce your estate’s risk of being taxed and to use your tax exemptions for the benefit of your spouse, there is one trust that could help. A spousal lifetime access trust is one that you create to benefit your spouse. This trust is irrevocable, which...
5 coparenting tips for military members
Parenting is hard for any couple going through a divorce, but it can be particularly challenging when one parent is an active military servicemember. If you are in the early stages of a military divorce, you need to start thinking about how to co-parent with your ex....
How to talk to your parents about estate planning
Ideally, you will have at least one estate planning conversation with your parents. However, you may find that they are hesitant to discuss what they plan on doing with their Texas home, bank accounts, or other assets. Your parents may also be hesitant to talk about...
What should you consider when planning your estate?
It's never too early to start thinking about estate planning. Whether you're in your 30s or retired with adult children, an estate plan can help you take care of your family members after you pass away. However, estate planning isn't just about writing a will. It's...
Child custody just got easier for those in the Air Force
Divorced parents in Texas who are in the Air Force may have an easier time seeing their children now that the Air Force has begun making an effort to ensure that parents will be stationed near their children if there is a court-ordered child custody agreement in...
Do you fear your parents will die broke?
Whereas once adult children worried about wrangling with siblings over each one's share of the estate pie, today it is far more common to worry that your parents may die broke and heavily in debt, leaving no estate whatsoever.In 2012, the National Bureau of Economic...
Can I change my record of discharge? If so, how?
If you were discharged from the military, then that will stay on your record. There are many reasons why you may be discharged, from dealing with an injury and disability to being penalized for misconduct.Discharges are frowned upon, and being discharged could mean...