Earlier this year, I focused on some deeper questions to ask yourself about your estate plan. But let’s take a step back. Let’s get back to basics. Let’s go through an estate planning checklist. Basic Estate Planning Checklist Revie…
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It’s mid-July, and in any other year, this would be that exciting time as rising college freshmen prepare to go to college. Stores would be full of dorm room décor and organizational tools, college towns would be gearing up for an influx of new re…
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“The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, ‘All slaves are free.’ This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves,…
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In late June 1969, police once again raided the Stonewall Inn in New York City. A community that had been oppressed for too long finally spoke out more loudly and more visibly than ever before, and the Stonewall Uprising and riots began. Change began…
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As our lives shift and change these days, while we are focused on the wellbeing of ourselves and our families, it’s especially a good time to review your plan. Here are six key questions to ask yourself in that review.
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As the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life and leave Americans uncertain of the future, you don’t have to feel helpless during this pandemic. In fact, now is a great time to be proactive and plan ahead should you or a loved one fall ill. On…
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But you can just say McCreary Law Office Over the past few months, a lot has been happening with McCreary Law Office. As announced last fall in letters or emails to clients and contacts, McCreary Law Office would be opening an office in Houston, Texa…
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As announced last fall in letters or emails to clients and contacts, McCreary Law Office would be opening an office in Houston, Texas. Finally it’s open! The new office is located just west of downtown Houston at 2019 Washington Avenue. Being close…
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Making sure your end-of-life wishes are followed no matter where you happen to be is important. If you move to a different state or split your time between one or more states, you should make sure your advance directive is valid in all the states you…
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What will happen to your estate if your primary beneficiary does not survive you? If your will does not name alternate beneficiaries, your estate will be divided according to state law. The way the state divides your estate may not agree with your wi…
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Houston Estate Planning Attorney Jana R. McCreary has been an attorney for over twenty years, a career move she made after working for over a decade with adults and children with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. Graduating summa cum laud… Read More