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
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Building an Estate Plan Around Your Blended Family
Creating an estate plan can become more complicated when spouses bring children, assets, and financial obligations from previous relationships into a marriage. Estate planning for
September 1, 2026
Zach Wiewel Named a Texas Rising Star for Third Consecutive Year
This exclusive recognition identifies the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in Texas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
August 28, 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
Texas Law Can Put Your Ex-Spouse in Charge of Your Children’s Inheritance
Parents in Texas blended families often have one overriding concern: protecting their children. They want to know where their children will live if something happens
August 18, 2026
Under Texas Law an Unmarried Partner is Often Treated as a Legal Stranger
Many Texas couples spend years building a life together without ever getting married. They share a home. They share expenses. They may help raise children
August 11, 2026
Texas Blended Families and Texas Probate Homesteads: The House May Not Go Where You Think
For many Texas blended families, the family home is often the most valuable asset in the estate. Unfortunately, it is also one of the assets that creates the most confusion under Texas law.
August 4, 2026
Estate Planning for Blended Families: How to Create an Estate Plan That Protects Everyone
Blended families bring together unique relationships, shared goals, and important planning decisions. Without a carefully prepared estate plan, unintended outcomes can arise that affect your
August 1, 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
Don’t Let Texas Decide Your Estate
The reality is that if you do not create an estate plan, Texas already has one for you. The question is whether you will like it.
July 21, 2026