Love is not enough. That may sound harsh, but when a medical emergency strikes or a loved one passes away without the right paperwork in place, love carries no legal weight. For same-sex couples in Texas, that reality carries a particular edge, because the Lone Star State offers some of the least legal protection in...Read More

When most people think about estate planning, they picture paperwork and what happens after someone passes away. But the truth is, the most important part of planning happens while you are living your life, raising your family, and making decisions every day. That is why we call what we do Life & Legacy Planning®. It...Read More

If you are in a blended family, you may believe the simplest estate plan is also the fairest one:“I’ll leave everything to my spouse. They’ll take care of my kids.” That approach often works in a first and only marriage. When you and your spouse share the same biological or adopted children, the surviving spouse...Read More

You’ve built a life with someone you love, sharing a home, memories, and maybe finances. But if you’re not legally married, the law doesn’t automatically protect your partner. If something happens to you, they could have no legal right to your property, finances, or even medical decisions. Here’s what you need to know and how to...Read More

As a LGBTQIA+ non-biological parent, you have seen meaningful progress in how families like yours are recognized, while also navigating the reality that full legal equality is still evolving. One area where unique challenges can remain is ensuring your parental rights are properly protected when you are not biologically related to your child. Marriage alone...Read More