by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III An effective estate plan should be designed to do two things in the event of your death or temporary or permanent disability. Firstly, it should instruct others how to carry out…
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III Many individuals believe that estate planning, or “leaving a legacy” is only for the rich. Without a doubt, estate planning is important for those who are wealthy. Yet, it has been…
by Houston Divorce Attorney Sam M. “Trey” Yates, III If you are considering or going through divorce, it is likely that divorce will impact your retirement. However, the more knowledgeable you are about yours and your spouse’s finances, including your…
By Patricia Barrett, CFP, CDFA Over the years, I am often asked to help divorcing individuals track down potential assets of their spouses during a divorce. It is always an arduous job, sifting through files of paper records to find…
The Texas Marital Property System governs ownership, management, liability, and disposition of all property possessed before, during, and upon dissolution of marriage. There are two major categories of marital property in the State of Texas: Community Property and Separate Property.…