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President tells veterans their benefits are protected

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jul 24, 2012 | Veterans' Benefits

Many in the veteran's community have been concerned about the effect of budget cuts to defense spending. The defense department faces significant potential budget cuts if lawmakers fail to reach an agreement on balancing the budget before sequestration provisions from...

The estate planning advantages of a revocable trust

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jul 20, 2012 | Estate Planning

No one wants their Texas estate to be the subject of protracted probate litigation among family members and other beneficiaries. An orderly and uncontested disposition of one's estate saves money and spares families from the often irreversible effects on relationships...

Judge issues ruling in Kinkade estate litigation

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jul 12, 2012 | Probate & Estate Administration

Last month, we included a post on our Houston blog about the probate litigation surrounding Thomas Kinkade's estate. The dispute centers around who should have control of the late painter's assets. His estranged wife and girlfriend are the primary contenders in the...

Life care planning addresses health care costs in retirement

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jul 5, 2012 | Care Planning

What is my life expectancy? People may ask that question frequently, pondering the length of time they will have to enjoy the fruits of life. The answer, as many Houston residents know, depends on a number of factors. Some, like genetics and family history of...

Trust gives half of principal to Prince William on his birthday

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jun 28, 2012 | Probate & Estate Administration

Turning 30 is often a cause for reflection as a person closes the books on one decade of one's life and crosses the threshold into another. But for Prince William, who reached that milestone last week, attaining 30 years old meant something far greater. According to...

World War II veteran awarded veterans’ benefits for PTSD

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jun 22, 2012 | Veterans' Benefits

Houston residents may associate post-traumatic stress disorder with the wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan because of the well-publicized effects of those conflicts on those who served in them. But the combat conditions that produce it were no less present in prior...

Probate dispute continues over disposition of Kinkade’s estate

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jun 13, 2012 | Probate & Estate Administration

Some Houston followers of the world of contemporary art may have heard of Thomas Kinkade's death two months ago. The painter achieved renown for his popular and commercially successful depictions of whimsical country scenes. He opened businesses to reproduce his...

Many heirs fail to protect assets, end up losing inheritance

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jun 7, 2012 | Estate Planning

Houston estate plans should take into account who the intended beneficiaries of a person's wealth are. For example, potential heirs who are disabled to the extent that they lack the capacity to manage their own financial affairs can benefit from a special needs trust....

Long term care insurance: benefits and drawbacks

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jun 1, 2012 | Care Planning

A number of older Texans living in the Houston area may have begun to think about how they will pay for medical care later in life. Anyone who has spent some time in a hospital or a care facility knows that treatment comes very dear. Because retirees have a relatively...

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President tells veterans their benefits are protected

The estate planning advantages of a revocable trust

Judge issues ruling in Kinkade estate litigation

Life care planning addresses health care costs in retirement

Trust gives half of principal to Prince William on his birthday

World War II veteran awarded veterans’ benefits for PTSD

Probate dispute continues over disposition of Kinkade’s estate

Many heirs fail to protect assets, end up losing inheritance

Long term care insurance: benefits and drawbacks

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