by admin | Sep 12, 2010 | Guardianships, Probate
What is a guardianship? Guardianship is a judicial proceeding in which a person or entity may be granted full or limited authority over an incapacitated person (ward) to promote and protect the well-being of the ward and/or the ward’s estate. The guardianship should...
by admin | Sep 10, 2010 | Adoption, Family Law
There are a variety of ways for Texans to enlarge their families through adoption, including placement by the state through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, placement by a licensed agency, placement by the child’s birth parents (“private...
by admin | Sep 10, 2010 | Adoption, Family Law
There is a lot of information about adoption on the Internet. Here are a few trusted sites: www.adoptionattorneys.org – American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, a well-regarded organization of adoption attorneys across the United States and Canada. www.cradleofhope.com...
by admin | Aug 20, 2010 | Probate
Attorneys involved in the executing of the estate of a deceased person based on their will are known as probate attorneys. Probate law governs the process by which heirs, creditors, and courts are notified and validate the desires of the will of the deceased. Probate...
by admin | Aug 20, 2010 | Family Law
In military divorce, the Uniform Services Former Spouse’s Protection Act (USFSPA) recognizes the right of state courts to distribute military retired pay to a spouse or ex – spouse and provides a method of enforcing these orders through the Department of...
