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Who Gets What Understanding Texas Community Property Laws in Estate Planning

Who Gets What? Understanding Texas Community Property Laws in Estate Planning

March 3, 2025

Why Understanding Texas Community Property Laws Matters Did you know that without a proper estate plan, your hard-earned assets could end up in a legal battle—or worse, in the wrong hands? Many Texans assume that … Read more

Beyond 'I Do' Why Married Couples Must Prioritize Estate Planning

Beyond ‘I Do’: Why Newly Married Couples Must Prioritize Estate Planning

February 20, 2025

  Marriage is a beautiful partnership built on love, trust, and shared dreams. While many couples focus on immediate financial planning, such as saving for a home or managing joint bank accounts when they first … Read more

premarital agreements in austin and san antonio texas

Marriage in Texas and Premarital and Prenuptial Agreements

October 26, 2023April 14, 2023

Couples can make a lot of assumptions, as we all do. We may believe something we have on good authority. For example, couples may have an idea about how Texas deals with community property and … Read more

Estate Planning in a Community Property State (like Texas)

Estate Planning Considerations in a Community Property State (Like Texas)

February 24, 2024January 24, 2023

Marital interest laws vary by state and can have a significant impact on estate planning for married couples. These laws determine how assets are owned and distributed between spouses. It is important to consider the … Read more

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The Kim and Kanye Divorce is Complicated and It’s Only Half Done

February 26, 2024May 30, 2022

It’s been more than a year since Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. After almost 8 years of marriage, the TV personality and businesswoman broke things off on February … Read more

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Marriage in Texas | Premarital and Prenuptial Agreements

February 4, 2025August 27, 2021

Most people hire lawyers when they get divorced, but who consults an attorney before they get married? Money is one of the leading causes of conflict in marriages, but couples would be able to avoid … Read more

The attorneys at Hailey-Petty Law can help you implement an effective long term care planning strategy, and determine if a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust is the right solution for you. Complete the brief form below to start the conversation about your own planning needs!

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Office Locations

Austin Location
13740 Research Blvd., Suite V4
Austin, Texas 78750
(512) 910-8977

San Antonio Location
17721 Rogers Ranch Parkway, Suite 130
San Antonio, Texas 78258
(210) 570-2458

From Our Blog

  • International Estate Planning Strategies for Assets Abroad
  • Estate Planning Tips During Divorce Transition
  • Digital Assets in Estate Planning for NFTs and Crypto
  • How to Manage Global Assets
  • Navigating the Ethical Considerations of Estate Planning
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