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Estate Planning

Alternatives to Guardianship in Texas for Aging Parents: What Adult Children Need to Know

January 15, 2026 by Melissa Temling
Colin Smith Law - Guardianship for Aging Parents

In Texas, guardianship of an elderly parent is not always the first – or best – solution.

Categories Estate Planning, Guardianship

Choosing an Executor or Trustee? Here’s What to Know.

January 15, 2026December 17, 2025 by Melissa Temling
Colin Smith Law - Executor vs Trustee

The person you name will be responsible for far more than signing a few documents. They’ll be the one ensuring your wishes are honored both legally and personally.

Categories Estate Litigation & Will Contests, Estate Planning

When a Will Is Contested, It’s About More Than Just Paperwork

January 15, 2026December 17, 2025 by Melissa Temling
Colin Smith Law - Contesting A Will Texas

A contested Will doesn’t just create legal complications. It can create lasting family fractures, emotional fallout, and uncertainty at a time when people are already grieving.

Categories Estate Litigation & Will Contests, Estate Planning

Must-Know Legal Terms Explained

January 15, 2026August 28, 2025 by Melissa Temling
Must-Know Legal Terms Explained

Must-Know Legal Terms Explained (So You Can Feel Confident, Not Confused)

Categories Estate Litigation & Will Contests, Estate Planning

5 Life Moments That Should Also Prompt a Legal Plan

January 15, 2026August 18, 2025 by Melissa Temling

One of the most powerful things you can do for your future and your family is to make sure your legal plan grows alongside your life.

Categories Estate Planning

Empowering your family’s future: estate planning for special needs children

January 15, 2026April 25, 2024 by GaryMavis
Ensuring a secure future: top 4 considerations for estate planning with a special needs child

One of the most crucial components of special needs dependent planning is the establishment of a Special Needs Trust (SNT).

Categories Estate Planning

Securing your future together: estate planning for unmarried couples

May 22, 2024April 15, 2024 by GaryMavis
Estate planning for unmarried couples

Uncover crucial considerations, practical advice, and expert insights for safeguarding your shared future.

Categories Estate Planning

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