The LoDJ Journal · Texas Law in Plain Language
Wills, trusts, deeds, probate, and the documents that protect your family before they ever need them — written the way I'd explain it across the table. English y español.
Start Here · Estate Planning Foundations
Wills versus trusts, what a complete Texas plan actually contains, and the five mistakes that cost families the most — including the trust that was created but never funded.
Most married couples assume everything passes to the surviving spouse. In Texas it often doesn't — and if you have a child from a prior relationship, your spouse may end up co-owning the family home with your children.
A will does nothing while you're alive. These four documents decide who speaks for you — and whether your family avoids a guardianship proceeding.
Deeds, Probate & Your Home
Warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, Lady Bird deeds, and deeds to trust — which one is right for your situation, and the common mistake that quietly defeats an estate plan.
Independent versus dependent administration, muniment of title, the four-year deadline nobody knows about, and which assets skip probate entirely.
Cross-Border & Bilingual Planning
Property in Mexico, heirs abroad, or a mixed-status household? A Texas will alone doesn't reach foreign real estate — and forced heirship rules may limit what you can decide.
Si tiene propiedad en México, herederos en el extranjero, o su familia tiene estatus migratorios mixtos, un testamento genérico no es suficiente. Escrito en español, no traducido.
For Business Owners
Big companies keep a lawyer on call for every decision that matters. You can too — and for business owners, succession planning is where general counsel and estate planning meet.
Personal Injury
The first hours after a crash decide what your case is worth. What to do at the scene, at the hospital, and before you talk to an adjuster.
An honest look at how injury cases are valued in Texas — and why a settlement is one of the most common reasons a family suddenly needs an estate plan.
Lo que toda familia debe saber sobre la compensación, los plazos, y por qué no debe firmar nada antes de hablar con un abogado.
I build estate plans for families across Grapevine, Southlake, the Alliance corridor, and Denton — flat fees, plain language, and you talk directly to the attorney. English y español.
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