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Trust and Estate Planning Attorney in Tyler TX

September 08, 2021

Need a trust and estate planning attorney in Tyler TX? Estate planning attorneys are a necessary part of life, and it is important to find the right one for you. It can feel overwhelming with the thought of all the future decisions that need to be made. TLC Law, PLLC is here to guide you by taking time to get you know you and your family, as well as understand your concerns, your goals and your legal issues. We want to help you answer any questions you may have to create an estate plan that’s right for you and your needs. Our estate planning services include: Advance Directives Asset Protection Business Exit Strategy Change of Beneficiary Digital Asset Planning Estate Taxes Guardianship Last Will & Testament Living Wills Trusts Learn More at: https://www.tlclawyers.com/estate-planning/ Contact Us: TLC Law, PLLC 112 E Line St, Ste 302 Tyler, TX 75702 https://www.tlclawyers.com/ Map: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=907063164526229321 View Post: https://local.goo

Conservatorship Cases and Why Your Behavior Matters

August 09, 2019

Conservatorship means custody. However, conservatorship cases are about much more than mere possession of a child. These cases encompass all of a parent’s rights as well as obligations in relation to their child. The right to “possess” a child, manage their upbringing and make medical, educational, moral and religious decisions are just some of the topics addressed in a conservatorship case. When a conflict arises, one parent (or a non-parent in some instances) can seek to limit the rights of the other parent and impose obligations on that other parent such as child support. As you might expect, these circumstances provoke some of the most heated and emotional legal battles imaginable. The bond between parent and child runs so deep that parties to a conservatorship dispute can easily lose their cool. Sometimes the parents become extremely defensive and even self-destructive. As legal counsel, I want to remind you how your behavior and demeanor during a suit can be a huge bene

Why Should You Choose Mediation?

May 31, 2019

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution with the goal of resolving disputes between two or more parties. Typically, a third party, the mediator, assists the parties in negotiating a settlement. Mediation is used in many areas , such as commercial, legal, workplace, community and family legal matters . This article will give you a better understanding of mediation by explaining the process, answering common questions, and correcting some misconceptions. What is the mediation process? The mediation process is a settlement, in the form of a conference, which is guided and supervised by a mediator—an attorney—who has either been chosen by the parties or appointed by a judge. It typically takes place at the mediator’s office or the office of one of the attorneys. How much does a mediator cost? Fees usually run between $500 to upwards of $1,200 per side. The cost depends on the length of the mediation. In many cases, it can be done in half of a day, while some take a

Emergency Custody: Keeping Children Safe

November 02, 2018

NOTE: EVERY Texan, including me, has a duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement or the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Please do so here asap: https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Contact_Us/report_abuse.asp . In a perfect world, none of my family law cases would involve any abuse, neglect, drug use, sexual assault, and so on. But it’s not a perfect world and many of my clients are either facing allegations of child misconduct or are forced to bring an opposing party to task for such misconduct. It is not a comfortable position to be in, trust me. However, with a family law attorney experienced in such tough cases, you can get your side of the story across and obtain justice. What warrants emergency custody of a child? In cases of child abuse or neglect, contact the DFPS immediately as set out above. Then I urge you to seek out an attorney. If you have learned about abuse, neglect, drug abuse or even sexual assault against a child, or

What Debts Can I Discharge Through Bankruptcy?

September 28, 2018

The point of filing for bankruptcy is to give you time to get your sh** together and start clean. However, not all debts can be discharged. Further, you might want to keep some debt, as explained below. Secured debts Secured debts are debts with an asset, such as a home or car, as collateral. Your mortgage is a secured debt, as is your car note. As part of Chapter 7 (and to some extent Chapter 13) bankruptcy, assets subject to a secured debt are subject to forfeiture and sale. The proceeds of the sale will go to the secured creditors. When the bankruptcy concludes, your secured debt is discharged. But, in some circumstances, you might want to keep the secured debt. Why on earth would you want to keep debt and not have it discharged? Because keeping that debt will ensure you have the underlying property, your house or car for instance. This is a tricky choice to make and one that is not always available (see our blog post on exemptions for more info). But, when the law permits it, s

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Exemptions: A Laundry List

September 21, 2018

You might know that bankruptcy is a federal construct, handled in federal courts and governed by federal law. But you might not realize how much state laws can influence a chapter 7 bankruptcy . State law has a crucial role to play in terms of property; namely, the states have come to various conclusions regarding which property you can exempt from the claims of creditors and which property you cannot. What is so important about these “exemptions.” Exemptions are pretty powerful. Think of it this way. In a Chapter 7, you have what is called the bankruptcy estate, which includes assets such as: your house, guns, vehicles, computer, cash etc. that you own as of the date of the filing of the bankruptcy petition . Without an exemption all of these things could be surrendered to the government to pay your creditors. Exemptions are your shield protecting certain categories of assets from being surrendered. Texas allows its debtors to choose between either the federal or the state exemption

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