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Sep

27

2023

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What Is A Will? [Estate Planning Q&A Video Series]

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

A lot of people come to me with questions regarding what a will is, because it is so important for passing your legacy on to the next generation.

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Sep

20

2023

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Prenups Aren't Just For The Rich And Famous. 5 Reasons To Have A Prenuptial Agreement

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

It is a common misconception that prenuptial agreements are only for the rich and famous. The truth is, a prenup can benefit couples in a number of situations, even for us common folk.

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Sep

6

2023

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Tips To Foreclose On A Real Estate Lien

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Lien foreclosure gives you a process to recover some or all of the money still owed you. Unfortunately, you are going to have to deal with very complicated, tricky legal foreclosure steps to get there.

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Aug

23

2023

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How Do You Obtain Guardianship For An Incompetent Parent?

Posted by: Adair Buckner

Obtaining guardianship for a parent who can no longer care for themselves is often overwhelming. Here are the basic steps involved in the process.

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Aug

17

2023

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How Much Does It Cost To Set Up A Guardianship?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Guardianships are complicated and time-consuming. Unfortunately, they can also be expensive. This is how much you can expect to pay for a guardianship proceeding in Texas.

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Aug

11

2023

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Advance Care Planning Tools To Help Avoid Probate

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Sometimes, even when a person has drawn up a Will, probate of the Will may not be necessary. Advance planning with probate-alternative documents can avoid the need for probate in many cases.

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Aug

11

2023

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What Is A Sole Proprietorship?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

A sole proprietorship is a business operated by one individual (or a couple). The business is considered an extension of the individual (or couple), not a separate entity. The business profits and losses are included on the individual's personal tax return, and the individual retains personal liability for the business debts and lawsuits.

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Aug

2

2023

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It's Not Too Late For A 'Postnup' Agreement

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Even if you are married, it’s not too late to outline how your property will be classified, how your joint finances will be handled, and how you will support children from prior marriages. Find out how to set up a postnup agreement for your estate planning.

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Jul

26

2023

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Do You Have a Blended Family? Estate Planning is Critical for You

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Estate planning is especially important for people with blended families in the state of Texas. Without a Will, probate issues can be complicated and the result may not be what the deceased person might have wanted. If you have a blended family, here's how to provide for your estate to pass as you desire.

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Jul

18

2023

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Probate As A Muniment Of Title: What Is It & What Does It Cost?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

There are several different types of probate in Texas where a loved one dies having a Will. The complexity of the proceeding and the cost varies widely depending on which type of probate you can or must use to pass your loved one's estate. The simplest and least expensive type of probate is known as a "muniment of title" proceeding.

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