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Protecting Your Future: Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Texans
Learn how to protect your relationship and assets through wills, powers of attorney, and LGBTQ+ estate planning with The Patterson Law Firm in Dallas.

Caleb Patterson
4 min read


Lady Bird Deeds in Texas: Understanding the Drawbacks and the Complexities of Multiple Beneficiaries
Learn the drawbacks of Lady Bird Deeds in Texas, including issues with multiple beneficiaries and title challenges. Find out if this estate planning tool is right for you.

Caleb Patterson
3 min read


Wills vs. Intestate Succession: Why Letting the State Decide Is a Costly Mistake
Learn why dying without a will in Texas leads to probate, higher costs, and lost privacy. Protect your loved ones with a customized estate plan from Patterson Law Firm.

Caleb Patterson
4 min read


Maximizing Your Estate: The Power of a Revocable Living Trust
Estate planning ( learn more about Texas Wills, Trusts, and Power of Attorne y ) is pivotal to securing the financial future of Texas residents, especially married couples, business owners, and individuals navigating complex family dynamics. This post explores the role of a Revocable Living Trust in estate planning, including its advantages and disadvantages, and how it can help accomplish your unique needs or goals. It also touches on other types of trusts and how to set u

Caleb Patterson
5 min read


Texas Estate Planning: The Power of Lady Bird Deeds
Discover the power of Lady Bird Deeds in Texas estate planning. Control, flexibility, and Medicaid benefits are explained here.

Caleb Patterson
5 min read


Navigating the Distinction: Community Property vs. Separate Property in Texas Estate Planning
Why The Community Property and Separate Property Distinction Matters in Texas Estate Planning When it comes to estate planning in Texas , understanding the distinction between community property and separate property is essential. Texas is one of only nine states in the U.S. that recognize the concept of community property and is therefore considered a community property state. This significantly impacts the way property is owned and controlled during marriage and its distrib

Caleb Patterson
7 min read


The Smart & Affordable Approach to Estate Planning - Combining Online Solutions with a Texas Attorney
Discover the smart, affordable approach to estate planning: Combining Online Solutions with a Texas Attorney for peace of mind.

Caleb Patterson
5 min read


Reasons to Hire an Estate Planning Attorney
Anyone who lives or owns property in Texas should seriously consider making an estate plan. Here are just a few reasons why.

Caleb Patterson
3 min read


Queen, Prince, or Pauper: Everyone Needs An Estate Plan
Aretha Franklin. Pablo Picasso. Prince. Howard Hughes. What do these people have in common, aside from being famous? They all died...

Caleb Patterson
2 min read
Why You (Yes, YOU) Need a Will
Most Texans probably don’t believe they need a will. They think things like “I don’t care what happens to my stuff after I die;” “I’ve already told my family what I want done with my possessions;” “I don’t have enough money to worry about a will.” Or, my personal favorite, “I’m too young to worry about that kind of thing.” And Texans aren’t alone – one recent survey from the AARP estimated 60% of Americans don’t have a will. But, most Texans (and Americans) are wrong. Almost

Caleb Patterson
3 min read