Probate is the process of legally validating a will after someone has died. If a loved one has passed away, their will should be located and filed with the court to obtain probate. It’s not mandatory to use a probate lawyer in El Paso, TX, but it’s generally advisable. They can help with more complex […]

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The Corporate Transparency Act has been an ongoing saga since it was passed in 2021. The idea behind the CTA was to have business owners report to the federal government on the businesses they owned to try to prevent money laundering. It was difficult to follow, though, and a raft of lawsuits followed. It was […]

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Many people are beginning to see an increase in their Social Security benefits. Rosie. Rosie was a teacher for 20 years. During that time, she paid into the Texas Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS). After that, Rosie became a therapist at a private firm, where she worked for another 20 years. While she was a therapist, […]

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Wills should accomplish two important objectives: 1)  clearly identify who will be the beneficiary of your assets when you die and 2) clearly appoint the executor to be in charge of that process.  Doing everything possible to prepare now eases slightly the burden on your loved ones when they need it most. When a loved […]

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