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As I write this to you, we deep in the second quarter of 2024. We are heading towards the middle of the year. This is a time to get our bearings. Assuming you did set goals at the beginning of the year, which I always recommend; where are…
Learn moreWhat You Need to Know Are you considering contesting a loved one’s will? It’s important to understand that challenging a will isn’t a simple matter, and it can be a complex and expensive legal process. In most states, there are four primary legal reasons for contesting a will,…
Learn moreWhen doing it yourself may not be the answer A good estate plan is a tremendous gift to your loved ones and to yourself. It will ensure your assets pass to the people you want to benefit and to the causes and organizations that matter to you. It…
Learn moreIf you don’t have a plan, the State has one for you Some of you, me included, have been married more than once. Some of you, me included, have children from each of those relationships. And although we have been in communication over the years through this newsletter…
Learn moreBe in the know There are several significant differences between an Affidavit of Heirship and a Small Estate Affidavit in Texas. Here are some basics you should know about. Affidavit of heirship This affidavit is used when a person dies without a will, and the assets comprise mainly…
Learn moreNow Offering Fee Attorney and Title Closing Services in 2024 Much like an escrow officer, a fee attorney can handle the work involved in closing a real estate transaction with additional benefits. Let me share with you how my team and I at The J.M. Dickerson Law Firm…
Learn moreKnow your options Did you know you can designate an individual, a group of individuals such as your children, a charity, a trust, or your estate as a beneficiary? One of the great advantages of passing assets by beneficiary designation is that they pass outside of probate unless…
Learn moreSimply having a will does not avoid probate. Did you know simply having a will does not avoid a costly probate proceeding? A will is a document in which you will be able to state who your heirs are. You can also state how you want to distribute…
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