Month: September 2013

HOUSTON ELDER LAWYER ANSWERS “DO YOU HAVE RECOURSE WHEN A SIBLING IS USING MOM AND DAD?”

Posted by Kim Hegwood on September 10, 2013 with 0 Comment

Estate planning and elder lawyers in Houston hear it all the time: "My sister is taking advantage of my elderly parents!" "My brother takes and takes, and my parents just give him more!" "My parents only see what one sibling does for them and have cut the rest of us off!" These are just a few variations on a theme that comes up al...

SEVEN FINANCIAL MISTAKES HOUSTON ESTATE PLANNING LAWYERS SEE

Posted by Kim Hegwood on September 9, 2013 with 0 Comment

Estate planning lawyers are in the business of helping their clients create the best financial strategy possible, not just for their heirs, but for themselves, as well. Setting yourself up for retirement or to simply live the lifestyle you want takes some effort, which is why so many people make the choice to work with a Houston e...

NEW TEXAS FAMILY LAWS AFFECT CHILD SUPPORT

Posted by Kim Hegwood on September 4, 2013 with 0 Comment

If you are paying or receiving child support within the Texas Family Code, a recent amendment to the law may increase the amount you pay or receive. Beginning Sept. 1, 2013, the Texas child support guidelines "cap" has increased from $7,500 to $8,550. The first increase in 6 years, this hike was based on a 13.9 percent raise in the Consumer Price Index since 2007. Basically, it was time to i...