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Virginia Hammerle

Virginia Hammerle is a contributing columnist to The Dallas Morning News and writes weekly articles and blogs on legal issues confronting seniors and their families.
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Adult Guardianship

Supported Decision-Making Agreement

During the 84th Texas Legislative session in 2015, the Supported Decision-Making Agreement (SDMA) Act was passed. This law recognized SDMA as an alternative to...
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Estate Planning

Organizing Estate Information is a Blessing for Survivors: A Guide for Every Person, Everywhere

He drove straight to his father’s house after leaving the hospital. In his hand was the envelope he had removed from his safe earlier...
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Adult Guardianship

The Time Machine of Adult Guardianship

Some believe that adult guardianship is a newer concept in Texas, but it has been a part of the law since the creation of...
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Legal Talk

You Texted the Crime, Now Do the Time: The Dangers of Emojis

Think twice before you insert that smiley face or thumbs-up into your social media post. You might be making a statement that could land...
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Probate

5 Legal Moves To Avoid When a Spouse Dies

Someone has to say it: it is amazingly easy to fall into a legal quagmire when your spouse dies. It’s not your fault. Your...
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Estate Planning

Five Important Steps for the Durable Power of Attorney Agent

“In a manner familiar to anyone who had ever packed a car for a family trip, genial confusion gave way to impatience, then furious...
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Probate

Here’s an Heir, There’s an Heir, Heirs are Everywhere

You are an heir.  In Texas, the value of that is exactly zero unless you have a relative who conveniently dies with probate assets that...
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Legal Talk

2023 Brought Needed Changes to Guardianship Law

This is part 3 in a 3-part series.  Guardianship law has been a huge target in every recent Texas legislative session, and the 2023 regular...
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Legal Talk

Trust Tweaks: Small Changes with Big Outcomes

This is part 2 in a 3-part series.  Trusts received more than their share of attention in the 2023 Texas legislative session. Here is a...
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Legal Talk

New Laws for Texas: 2023 Brought Changes for Seniors

This is part 1 in a 3-part series.  Every Texas legislative session is busy, but the 2023 regular session seemed a bit busier than usual...
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Estate Planning

The Texas Advance Directives Act Receives a Major Overhaul

Let us speak of life and death.  In 1999, Texas passed The Advance Directives Act. The Act permitted you to sign a paper – called...
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Business Law

The 88th Texas Legislature Delivers for Business With Asset Protection and New Specialized Courts

Asset protection just got a huge boost in Texas, and few people noticed. They should have. Governor Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 2314, effective...
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*Virginia Hammerle, Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

**Virginia Hammerle, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 Super Lawyer is a Thomson Reuters service

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