Why You Need a Will When Purchasing a Home
By Lorie Burch, Owner & Founding Attorney of Burch Law I am often asked when is it a good time to get a Will. There are many life events that may trigger the need for this planning, such as marriage, divorce, births, retirement. One of […]
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Part 4: If you don’t have a WILL, the State of Texas has one for you!
By Lorie Burch, Owner & Founding Attorney of Burch Law This article provides information of a broad general nature only. The information contained in this article does not constitute legal or tax advice. If you are part of the majority of parents, you still have […]
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Part 3: Do You Need a Living Trust?
By Lorie Burch, Owner & Founding Attorney of Burch Law What is a Revocable Living Trust? Much has been written regarding the use of “living trusts” (also known as a “revocable trust,” “inter vivos trust,” or “loving trust”) as a solution for a wide variety […]
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Part 2: Not All Wills Are Created Equal
By Lorie Burch, Owner & Founding Attorney of Burch Law Should You Go to a Lawyer or Should You Do-It-Yourself? It is a fact that the vast majority of people do not have wills or living wills. There are a number of reasons why we […]
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Part 1: If you don’t have a WILL, the State of Texas has one for you!
By Lorie Burch, Owner & Founding Attorney of Burch Law The court will determine the guardian of your children. Your family could end up in court fighting over the kids, or the kids could end up with a stranger. The court will determine the trustee […]
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Jaime Duggan, LGBTQ Family Law Attorney in Dallas Reacts to SCOTUS Decision
by Jaime Duggan, attorney Duggan Law Firm, www.uptownesquire.com 2020 actually gave us some good news! On December 14th, the US Supreme Court decided not to hear a case which asked the court to allow Indiana to refuse to place both mothers on their child’s birth […]
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Top 5 Legal Planning Mistakes That LGBTQ Couples and Families Should Never Make!
By Lorie Burch, Owner & Founding Attorney of Burch Law NUMBER 1 Assuming you don’t need a Will, powers of attorney, and other estate planning. While legal recognition of your marriage provides you and your spouse a broad range of legal rights, no spouse has automatic […]
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