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Family Mission Statements in Texas Estate Planning: How They Can Prevent—or Fuel—Probate and Trust Litigation

Family Mission Statements in Texas Estate Planning: How They Can Prevent—or Fuel—Probate and Trust Litigation

Estate planning disputes rarely begin with bad intentions. Most probate, trust, and guardianship litigation arises because family members… [...]

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How Family Mission Statements Can Impact Texas Estate Planning and Probate Litigation

How Family Mission Statements Can Impact Texas Estate Planning and Probate Litigation

When most people think about estate planning, they focus on wills, trusts, and guardianship designations. While those legal… [...]

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How Do I File for Guardianship in Texas?

How Do I File for Guardianship in Texas?

Filing for guardianship is one of the most significant legal steps a family can take on behalf of… [...]

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What Is a Power of Attorney and How Do I Set One Up?

What Is a Power of Attorney and How Do I Set One Up?

Life is unpredictable, which makes planning for potential incapacity an important way to protect yourself and your family.… [...]

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Ford + Bergner Attorneys Elected to Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation

Ford + Bergner Attorneys Elected to Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation

Ford + Bergner, LLP is proud to announce that two of our distinguished attorneys, Sarah Sibley and Maggie… [...]

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How Diane Keaton’s $5 Million Pet Trust Highlights the Importance of Pet Estate Planning in Texas

How Diane Keaton’s $5 Million Pet Trust Highlights the Importance of Pet Estate Planning in Texas

How to make sure your beloved companion is cared for after you’re gone When headlines surfaced that actress… [...]

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How to Effectively Revoke a Will in Houston

How to Effectively Revoke a Will in Houston

Life circumstances change, and your estate plan should change with them. Whether you have experienced a marriage, divorce,… [...]

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How Is Mental Capacity Evaluated in a Texas Guardianship Case?

How Is Mental Capacity Evaluated in a Texas Guardianship Case?

Guardianship is a serious matter. When a guardianship is put in place for an adult, much of that… [...]

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Sibling Disputes Over Inheritance

Sibling Disputes Over Inheritance

Losing a parent or loved one is one of life’s most difficult moments, and the grieving process can… [...]

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Tax Implications in High-Value Probate & Trust Litigation

Tax Implications in High-Value Probate & Trust Litigation

When probate or trust disputes involve substantial assets, the legal and financial stakes extend beyond simply deciding who… [...]

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