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Your Funeral – How Much Say Will You Have?

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Keith Davis

Planning your funeral can save your loved ones extra stress in a time of grief. But there are several things to consider: Do you want to be buried in a cemetery?  If so, which one and where?  Do you want … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Estate Planning Scare You This Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Keith Davis

Estate planning is sometimes thought to be a scary process.  Right up there with purchasing life insurance or having a root canal.  But almost all of my clients breathe a sigh of relief when they have completed the process saying … Continue reading →

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Recently Married Persons Should Make New Wills

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Keith Davis

Astute persons realize that executing a will makes sense even for single individuals.  In fact, from the perspective of the estate planning attorney, working with single persons is often more challenging than working with married couples, regardless of whether they … Continue reading →

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Where Should You Keep Your Will?

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Keith Davis

I routinely provide my clients with suggestions on where to keep their will and other estate planning documents.  The original will is required for probate.  If only a copy can be found, the testator is presumed to have revoked the … Continue reading →

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Basics of a Texas Will

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Keith Davis

A Will is a legal document that has several functions.  It typically allows you to identify your beneficiaries, designate the way in which your property will be distributed, nominate an executor to manage your estate and distribute it according to … Continue reading →

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