The Estate of The Union Podcast – Estate Planning Challenges Blended Families Face In Texas is out now.
In this episode of Estate of the Union, attorneys Brad Wiewel and Zach Wiewel explore the unique estate planning challenges facing blended families in Texas. They discuss how Texas community property laws, separate property, and commingling can create unexpected consequences, especially in second marriages.
They also explain what happens when someone dies without a will, how probate homestead rights affect surviving spouses and children, the risks of common law marriage, and why unmarried partners often have far fewer legal protections than they expect.
Whether you’re remarried, considering remarriage, living with a partner, or advising blended families, this episode highlights common pitfalls and practical planning strategies that can help provide clarity, protect loved ones, and avoid costly disputes. We hope you enjoy it.
In each episode of The Estate of The Union podcast, hosts and lawyers Zach Wiewel and Brad Wiewel will give valuable insights into the confusing world of estate planning, making an often daunting subject easier to understand. It is Estate Planning Made Simple! The Estate of The Union Podcast – Estate Planning Challenges Blended Families Face In Texas is out now.
The episode can be found on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts. If you would prefer to watch the video version, please visit our YouTube page. Please click on the links to listen to or watch the new installment of The Estate of The Union podcast. We hope you enjoy it.
Texas Trust Law focuses its practice exclusively in the area of wills, probate, estate planning, asset protection, and special needs planning. Brad Wiewel is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We provide estate planning services, asset protection planning, business planning, and retirement exit strategies.
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