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Veterans’ benefits, red tape and knowledgeable assistance

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Sep 5, 2014 | Veterans' Benefits

Men and women in the military are expected to do whatever is necessary to protect the citizens of the country. When those service members leave the military, it would stand to reason that the country they protected would take care of them. That isn't always how things...

What does probate entail in Texas?

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Aug 29, 2014 | Probate & Estate Administration

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...

Court battle looms over veterans’ benefits for same-sex couples

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Aug 22, 2014 | LGBTQ, Veterans' Benefits

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

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Aug 15, 2014 | Probate & Estate Administration

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

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Aug 8, 2014 | Estate Planning

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

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Aug 1, 2014 | Veterans' Benefits

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...

Lessons from Kasem family on estate planning and adult children

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jul 25, 2014 | Estate Planning

Casey Kasem's body is missing. That is the latest development in the battle that has plagued his family since his illness became so prevalent. His children are accusing his wife of being greedy. His wife is accusing his children of being greedy. Even in his last days,...

Planning for care and retirement in Texas

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jul 18, 2014 | Estate Planning

People spend much of their lives putting away money for their retirement, saving up as much as they can. However, when they actually retire and that income stops, they have to change into a new gear and a new mindset. While this shift may seem natural, the reality is...

What those in Texas must know about long-term care planning

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jul 16, 2014 | Care Planning

A woman who is in the process of getting her doctorate from Texas Tech University recently released an article about the truths that people need to know when it comes to long-term care planning. She began by simply pointing out how normal retirement plans for travel...

Veterans in same-sex marriages to get assistance in Texas

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jul 11, 2014 | LGBTQ, Veterans' Benefits

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...

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New emergency assistance program for Texas veterans

Lessons from Kasem family on estate planning and adult children

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What those in Texas must know about long-term care planning

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