Some Houston residents may not fully understand the probate process, but at one point or another, most will have to deal with the specifics of probate when a loved one dies.What is probate? The definition of probate is the legal process that ensues after somebody dies...
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Month: August 2014
Court battle looms over veterans’ benefits for same-sex couples
The issue of recognizing same-sex marriages is one that seems to be plaguing many aspects of life in Texas. A recent lawsuit filed against the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to have veterans benefits made available to same-sex spouses in the states that don't...
Church in Texas gets $10,000 donation after donor’s death
The Southwestern Assemblies of God University just donated $10,000 to a local church. The church is known as Templo Christo Para Todo, and it is located in Alvin, Texas. The donation was one of the final requests made by a donor who passed away.The estate itself was...
Crafting the right estate plan for children in Texas
Parents often worry about what will happen to their children after they pass away, to the point that some of them will go to extremes to keep the children safe. Stories have been told of parents buying tickets on two different airliners if they were traveling to the...
New emergency assistance program for Texas veterans
It is a really sad day in this country when the men and women who were willing to sacrifice themselves for the good of the country have to rely on emergency assistance just to make sure they have the basic life necessities they fought for others to have. In East...