Heading off on a military deployment requires plenty of preparation, but not just that of physical and tactical gear. One of the most important of these preparations is getting an estate plan in place. For those in the military, estate planning becomes less about age...
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What you should know about adultery in the military
Adultery is generally considered a private matter, but it's a different story in the United States military. Engaging in an extramarital affair while serving in the armed forces can have significant consequences. These can range from disciplinary action to...
What is a spendthrift trust?
When you are in the process of creating your will and naming your child as a beneficiary, you may have concerns about their poor spending habits. Setting up a spendthrift trust ensures that your child will have financial security for years to come. According to the...
How to protect your finances during a Texas divorce
When filing for divorce, there are many decisions that must be made. While it is easy to get caught up in the emotions of the situation, it is important to remain vigilant about preparing for your life after a divorce. For most people, their financial situation will...
Can the executor of a Texas estate be paid?
When you’re making your estate plans, choosing who to name as the executor of your estate can be tough. After all, you’re asking someone you love and trust to take on a very big responsibility – and it’s not an easy job. The executor of your estate will have a large...
How often do people update their estate plans?
Estate planning is a process that allows people to instruct how their assets are handled after they pass away. Notably, most estate plans include a will that names their heirs, divides their assets and puts an executor in charge of the probate process. Many people...
Should you sign a prenuptial agreement?
Not many life milestones are as beautiful as meeting and marrying the person you love. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a marriage to end in a divorce. If this happens, one of the most contentious issues a couple needs to address is the division of the marital...
Who can be the executor of your estate in Texas?
There are all kinds of decisions you have to make when you put your estate plan in place. One of the most important is who will be your estate’s executor (also known as the personal representative). The executor of your estate is responsible for everything from filing...
How do spouses in Texas arrange for an uncontested divorce?
It is possible to group divorce processes into two main categories. Many spouses in Texas spend weeks or months preparing to file and negotiating with one another. The goal is to settle all of their disagreements before going to court to pursue an uncontested filing....
Void marriages, annulments, and divorce: What to know
The wedding bells had barely stopped ringing and your marriage had turned sour. Now, you just want to know how to disentangle your life from your spouse’s as quickly as possible. Is your marriage somehow void since it was so short? Can you get an annulment? Is divorce...