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Foreign nationals who want to come to the United States to live and work can apply for permanent resident status. A permanent resident card is the official government document verifying that the government has granted a non-U.S. citizen authority to reside in the United States permanently. The permanent resident card is referred to as a…

What do Texas transactional lawyers do for their clients? Most people, going off what they have seen in TV shows and movies, immediately envision a lawyer as someone that makes impassioned speeches in courtrooms and that has dramatic twists and turns during a regular workday. While some high-profile litigators might have careers somewhat resembling this…

In recent years, divorce rates in the United States have significantly declined. However, people are also getting married much later in life, when one or both persons enter the marriage with significant assets, or significant debts. Moreover, people are increasingly entering into marriages with children from a previous union or marriage. Being in a blended…

Why is having an estate plan important? In Texas, “intestate succession” laws direct who inherits your estate if you die without a will. Texas' laws of intestate succession aim to give property to the persons you would most likely leave your estate to if you had a will, such as your spouse, children, parents, and…

What happens to my estate after I die? When you die, everything you own becomes your estate. Your executor will administer your estate, which means the executor will go through the process of making sure your assets are transferred to your beneficiaries. The entire process could take a several months, depending on the complexity of…

How can I appoint a guardian for a family member in Texas? Texas allows courts to appoint guardians for those under age 18, and those who cannot care for themselves because of age or illness. Texas appoints two different types of guardians: one for the person and one for the estate. As you can probably…