When a person is driving, his or her primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Drivers should avoid distracted driving, speeding, reckless behaviors, fatigued driving and any other behaviors that could increase the chance of an accident. This...
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Addressing gun ownership in an estate plan
One of the objectives of planning for the future is the ability to ensure that loved ones and designated heirs can secure possession of property and assets. An estate plan outlines what will happen with one’s property in the future, and a Texas adult can include...
Many Americans do not have a proper estate plan
There is no way to accurately predict what will happen tomorrow, next week or years in the future. Life is unpredictable, and the best way to handle this uncertainty is to prepare well. One way Texas adults can do this is by having an up-to-date estate plan, yet many...
Asbestos exposure could lead to a higher risk of cancer
Cancer is a disease that affects different parts of the body, and one’s survival rate and the effectiveness of treatment often depends on how early an individual gets a proper diagnosis. In many cases, exposure to certain things can elevate a person’s risk that he or...
Road safety signs in Texas could be causing accidents
Authorities in Texas developed a plan to increase awareness of the dangers of reckless driving in a simple and budget-friendly manner. They determined an appropriate way to do this was by placing digital signs along the roads that would post the annual highway death...
The true value of a personal injury claim
A car accident has the potential to leave a Texas victim with physical, legal and financial issues that may impact virtually every area of his or her life. The ramifications of a serious personal injury include can be difficult to overcome, which is why many victims...
When is reverse estate planning right for a family?
When one considers what legal and financial plans may be useful for the future, it is often in the context of a Texas parent thinking of how he or she may care for heirs and beneficiaries after passing. While parents do want to care for their grown children and other...
Important considerations when drafting a will
Creating a plan for the future through certain types of legal and financial documents allows you the opportunity to decide what you want to happen to your assets and property in the future. Estate planning is a process of creating a strategy for your long-term...
Important legal factors to consider when buying a home
Making the decision to purchase a house is a significant legal and financial choice, and lack of proper consideration could leave you exposed to losses and complications. If you are ready to move forward, it will be in your interests to first consider how to protect...
Domestic partners need strong estate plans
It is impossible to predict what will happen in the future, but having strong legal and financial plans in place allow one to have a measure of control over certain factors. For Texas couples that are not married, it is especially important to have an estate plan in...