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The Importance of Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples in Texas and Florida

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The landscape of marriage in the United States has transformed significantly, particularly for same-sex couples, following pivotal legal battles that sought to recognize their right to marry. Understanding the nuances of...more

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Navigating the Twists and Turns of Aretha Franklin’s Estate 5 Years Later: Lessons Under Texas and Florida State Laws

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Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul, passed away on August 16, 2018 from pancreatic cancer at the age of 76 in Detroit, Michigan.  She left a legacy marked by her incomparable music and talent, and a $6 million...more

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Making Your Words Count

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A recent decision by the Fourth Court of Appeals reiterates the Texas judiciary’s commitment to interpreting the four corners of a document where language is unambiguous, and to giving plain and ordinary meaning to the...more

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Court Held That The TCPA Does Not Apply To Claim Involving Texas Trust Code Section 113.28 And Suits Against Third Parties

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In McCoy v. McCoy, trust beneficiaries sued the trustee for breaching his fiduciary duties by pursing claims against a third party when they instructed him not to do so. No. 08-23-00119-CV, 2023 Tex. App. LEXIS 6604 (Tex....more

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Live-In Mom Killed Daughter’s Father: Her Rights to the Child’s Inheritance?

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Kittie started dating her daughter’s boyfriend Butch when he was 17 years old. They apparently dated for over twenty years, during which time Kittie purchased him a house to “use.” Butch later moved into the house with his...more

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[Webinar] Financial Services - Issues Regarding The Attorney-Client Privilege For Trustees In Texas - September 26th, 10:00 am -...

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This presentation will take a detailed look at the attorney-client privilege between a trustee and its attorney, the scope of the privilege, the fiduciary exception that would allow beneficiaries to review communications and...more

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