A Prenuptial Agreement Might Be Your Blended Family’s Best Estate Planning Tool
Most people assume estate planning begins with a will or trust. For many blended families, it begins much earlier.
September 1, 2026
The Estate of The Union Podcast – Probate Challenges Facing Texas Blended Families
New spouse. Old will. That combo can quietly cut your kids out of everything — or hand your money to an ex. Here’s how to fix it.
August 25, 2026
Common Law Marriage in Texas: The Blended Family Problem You May Not Know You Have
Texas is one of the few states that recognizes common law marriage. As a result, some couples may be legally married under Texas law even though they never had a wedding, never obtained a marriage license, and never intended to create the legal consequences of marriage.
July 28, 2026
Texas Community Property Laws Can Create Problems for Blended Families
Blended families often assume the property they bring into a marriage will remain theirs and pass according to their wishes. Unfortunately, Texas law is not always that simple.
July 15, 2026
The Estate of The Union Podcast – Estate Planning Challenges Blended Families Face In Texas
The Estate of The Union Podcast – Estate Planning Challenges Blended Families Face In Texas is out now. In this episode of Estate of the
July 13, 2026
Common Reasons to Avoid Probate Court
Probate can tie up assets, create delays and drain estate value—many families benefit from planning around it.
August 7, 2025
Understanding the Downsides of Inheriting a Timeshare
Inheriting a timeshare often comes with financial burdens, ongoing fees and legal complications that heirs may not anticipate.
March 24, 2025
Revising Estate Planning Ensures Assets Are Protected Post-Divorce
Divorce significantly impacts estate planning, requiring updates to wills, trusts and beneficiary designations to ensure that assets are distributed according to new intentions.
March 5, 2025
Estate Planning for Unmarried Senior Couples
Creating an estate plan for an unmarried couple is already challenging. However, when the cohabitating couple is in their golden years, it’s especially tricky.
January 10, 2024
Trusts Work for Multi-State Property Owners
Whatever the case may be, owning real property in more than one state can be a problem after your death if you don’t want your estate tied up in probate court.
January 9, 2024