When you lose a beloved spouse, you often have to deal with the sudden loss of income that occurs when the person dies. In some cases, survivor benefits can help to overcome this loss of income. For most people, getting the benefit doesn't cause too much of an issue....
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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...
Veterans in same-sex marriages to get assistance in Texas
The Department of Veterans Affairs is stepping up to offer advice and direction to those who have entered into same-sex marriages, taking steps to make sure that their rights are honored even as those rights have been changing. This is mostly in relation to the...
Same-sex couples need to create estate planning documents
By now, everyone who reads this blog is likely familiar with the recommendation that everyone create an estate plan. For same-sex couples, it is vitally important to follow this advice. Texas residents might be interested in knowing why this is so important. You...
Houston same-sex couples get IRS recognition despite state’s law
Same-sex couples in Houston and around the country wondered if they would get a break on gift and estate taxes paid when property was passed from one spouse to the other after the U.S. Supreme Court's declaration that the Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional....