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The Ins And Outs Of Estate Sales

Published: Mar 17, 2023
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Following the death of a family member, you may find yourself needing to sort through many possessions accumulated over the deceased's lifetime. An estate sale is one way to distribute those items that you do not want or need quickly and efficiently. While selling someone's furniture, jewelry, artwork, antiques, and...

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When A Fling Is A Thing: Informal Marriages In Texas; The Intersection Of Family Law And Probate

Published: Mar 13, 2023
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Two different aspects of Texas law have found themselves on an unintended collision course: informal (or "common law") marriage and intestate succession. The obvious way to avoid potential conflict is simple: have a will and keep it updated. However, a 2021Gallup pollfound that less than half of the adults in...

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Home Is Not Just Where Your Heart Is

Published: Mar 08, 2023
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An American expat widow living in Mexico learns that she can't serve as the administrator of her husband's probate estate. To serve as a court-appointed administrator of an estate in California, you must be a resident of the United States. But in today's highly mobile society, facilitated by jet travel,...

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