The number of marriages in Texas has been in steady decline for years. The reasons for this vary, but it hardly means love or romance is dead. Most young couples choose instead to cohabitate, effectively acting as a married couple without the formality of a ceremony or even creating a common law marriage. Yet, these […]
According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), from 1986 through 2018, tens of millions of firearms were both manufactured in and imported into the United States.[1] Where are those guns today? They are most likely filling gun safes, closets, nightstands, and desk drawers in homes all across this country. Regardless of […]
A critical question to ask yourself when creating an estate plan is who will get your stuff when you pass on? People often think of an estate in relation to the larger assets (such as homes, retirement accounts, savings), and personal property (i.e. jewelry, clothing, sports equipment, vehicles, and other possessions are often overlooked). The […]
We collect stuff throughout our lives. This “stuff” is known as our personal property. Some items are valuable, like jewelry, baseball cards, and works of art. Other items are sentimental, like grandma’s tea set, old Christmas ornaments, and photographs. Regardless of the value of your property, it is important that these items be distributed the […]
