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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.
244 articles
Probate

Pulling off a Muniment of Title in Texas

(This is the first in a series regarding probate procedures in Texas) Going through probate is never convenient. For many families it is the first...
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Wills & Trusts

What is a Special Needs Trust in Texas?

How do you best support a family member with a disability?  Consider setting up a Special Needs Trust. First, a little background.  Many people with...
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Estate Planning

How To Revoke Power of Attorney in Texas

Most relationships change over time. Woody Allen summed it up nicely in the movie Annie Hall: “A relationship, I think, is, is like a...
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Real Estate

Eminent Domain vs. Condemnation in Texas Real Estate

You may be faced with a governmental agency or private actor threatening to take your private property under the power of eminent domain. When...
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Estate Planning

Claiming Your Parent As A Dependent

Most of us are familiar with claiming our children as dependents for federal income tax purposes. However under some circumstances you can claim your...
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Adult Guardianship

Texas Guardianship Basics

Recipe for a contested guardianship: Take one senior, add a dash of dementia, mix in a dollop of assets, simmer with decades of resentment...
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Wills & Trusts

Run Silent, Run Deep – Silent Trust is the Secret

SHHHHH. Can we talk privately? It’s about the kids. I know you have some assets that you want to set aside for them, but…….. you’ve...
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Business Law

What Is the Difference Between Express and Implied Warranties?

It’s possible that when you were in school, history was not necessarily your favorite subject. But to understand express versus implied warranties, a brief history...
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Probate

Explaining Laws of Descent and Distribution

Let rich Aunt Meg die without a will and then just wait for the swarm of heirs to descend on her estate.  You won’t...
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Probate

Types of Probate in Texas

In the public mind, the term “probate” is often associated with expense, delay, suffering and, sometimes, prolonged legal disputes. While there are many probate...
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Real Estate

7 Common Types of Property Deeds in Texas

In Texas real estate transactions, property deeds are extremely important, and there are formal conventions that pertain to them. For instance, to convey title to real estate in...
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Business Law

What Are the Different Types of Business Entities in Texas?

If you’ve decided to start your own business, there are important first steps to take, including drawing up a precise business plan and securing...
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