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Jul

5

2023

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Why You Should Have A Statutory Durable Power Of Attorney

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

An important component of an estate plan is a statutory durable power of attorney, otherwise called a general power of attorney. This power of attorney allows you to name an agent to carry on business-type activities on your behalf if, for any reason, you are not able to do so yourself.

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Jun

14

2023

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Prenups As Part Of An Estate Plan

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Prenups may be beneficial to a couple marrying, whether or not they are rich and famous. Here are some reasons why having a prenup as part of your estate planning could be wise, particularly if you have children from a previous relationship or more property going into the marriage.

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Jun

4

2023

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What Is Involved In Setting Up A Living Trust

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Setting up a living trust is the best way to ensure your assets are passed onto the right people if you pass away. So how do you start the process? In this article, we will walk through the various steps you will need to take to set up a living trust with the assistance of an estate planning attorney.

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May

3

2023

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What Is The Simplest Probate In Texas When There Is No Will?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

If your loved one died without a Will, transferring his or her assets to beneficiaries can be quite difficult. If no action is taken, assets will not be properly transferred and the beneficiaries will have to take some legal action down the road to straighten out the situation. In some cases, a costly determination of heirship proceeding and dependent administration of the estate may be required.

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Apr

5

2023

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The Cost Of A General Affidavit Of Heirship In Texas

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

In this series of blogs, I am outlining various types of probates or probate alternatives to settle an estate and their likely costs. As I mentioned in the introduction to this series, the cost is predominantly determined by the type of procedure followed.

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Mar

29

2023

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When A Living Trust Is A Good Estate Planning Tool

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

There are times when a Living Trust is a smart estate planning tool that can simplify or avoid probate, and save your family thousands of dollars. A Living Trust is not always a necessary part of an estate plan. Below are some of the reasons a Living Trust might be a good tool for your estate planning.

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Mar

8

2023

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The Cost Of A Full Dependent Administration In Texas

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

In this series of blogs, I have outlined various different types of probates and probate alternatives to help you settle an estate and understand the potential costs. A dependent administration is significantly more expensive than any other type of probate. Wise estate planning could avoid this high cost.

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Feb

22

2023

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Should You Consult An Attorney Before Signing A Real Estate Contract?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

The price you pay for this advice before signing a contract can easily save you many thousands of dollars and lots of headaches and trouble in the future. A review of a standard residential purchase contract generally would not be more than a few hundred dollars. More complicated contracts, of course, would cost more to review or draft, but the cost would still be far less than any negotiation or litigation later to address problems that arise.

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Feb

1

2023

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What Is A Small Estate Affidavit Proceeding And What Does It Cost?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

In this series of blogs, I am outlining various different types of probates or probate alternatives to settle an estate and their likely costs. As I mentioned in the introduction to this series, the cost is predominantly determined by the type of procedure followed.

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Jan

26

2023

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Should I Consult An Attorney Before Signing A Lease?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Entering into a legal contract to lease property can be overwhelming, and you may be uncertain about what you are committing yourself to. Whether you are looking to sign a residential or commercial lease, having an attorney assist you can be helpful and will ease your concerns.

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