Question: What if I die without a will in Texas? Answer: A person who dies without a valid will is said to have died intestate (legal term for "without a will"). Under Texas law, when a person dies without a will, the property passes to the heirs at law. That does not necessarily mean that things will happen the way that you want them to! For example: If you are married and you … [Read more...] about What if I Die Without a Valid Will
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Thinking of Moving to The Woodlands, Texas?
The Woodlands, Texas is a community composed of approximately 118,000 and is growing fast The metro area surrounding The Woodlands is a vibrant and growing. The Woodlands is located in south Montgomery County, about 30 miles north of downtown Houston. This area is full of business opportunities. Thinking of investing in property? Opening a business? Opening a branch office? We can … [Read more...] about Thinking of Moving to The Woodlands, Texas?
The Texas Address Confidentiality Program
Need to keep your location confidential in order to stay safe? The Texas Address Confidentiality Program exists to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, human trafficking, and stalking. The person who wants the protection must enroll in the program. It is administered by the Attorney General of Texas. How it helps The program assigns a substitute address to use. This … [Read more...] about The Texas Address Confidentiality Program
Last Will & Testament Planning for Married Couples
Thinking of updating your wills? Or maybe you have never taken the time to make a will in the first place! This is a task that is often put off until later, but doesn't have to feel overwhelming if you handle it in an organized way. Planning together is easier It is best to do this together if at all possible. In a few situations, you may plan your wills at different times. Maybe you want … [Read more...] about Last Will & Testament Planning for Married Couples
The Pros and Cons of “Filing First” in your Divorce Case
If you and your spouse are about to divorce, you may wonder if you should file first. Is there any advantage to filing first? Any disadvantages? First step: Where? If you and your spouse live in two different counties, the advantage to filing first is that you would get to choose the county. Be aware that there are rules that decide which county or counties are appropriate. That … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of “Filing First” in your Divorce Case
Is it Time to Revise Your Child Support Orders?
Raising children is expensive, and as kids get older they require more. If you receive child support, you may be struggling to keep up. Is it time to revise your child support orders? Where do I find my child support orders? Child support orders are court orders and can be included in a Final Decree of Divorce, a Paternity Decree, a modification of previous orders, or can be stand-alone … [Read more...] about Is it Time to Revise Your Child Support Orders?
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Did you have a great experience at the Kalish Law Office? Why not leave us a review? If you'd like, we can send you an email that will help you easily do just that. Let the world know what you loved. If there is anything that we can do better, please contact us privately to help us improve our services. We love our clients and would love to hear more feedback. We are always looking for … [Read more...] about Loved the Kalish Law Office?
Why Adopt an Adult?
Yes, adult adoptions really are a thing! Let's talk about the reasons why someone would want to adopt an adult. In addition, there are a few situations when an adult adoption is not appropriate. Most Common Reasons to Adopt an Adult It is a step parent adoption. Commonly, a step parent adopts their adult stepchild. This is usually something that has been desired for a long time, … [Read more...] about Why Adopt an Adult?
