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Providing for Beloved Pets and Service Animals

Let’s face it. Our pets are not just loyal companions, they’re members of our family. We have them groomed, we make sure they have their favorite chew toys when we leave for work, we hire pet-sitters when we go out of town. We even buy pet insurance to cover their medical expenses. We love them like children. And just like our kids, they are dependent on us for their care. So what would happen if you were unexpectedly missing from their life? Well, […]

Notary Service Rules and Guidelines

TrustBridge Legal provides professional, reliable, and friendly notary services. We are trained and certified to complete a wide variety of notarial transactions by the American Association of Notaries (AAN). We are officially licensed by the Texas Secretary of State, and we are bonded and insured for your peace of mind. We offer two cost-effective notary options to meet your needs. In-person at our office – Simply make an appointment to come by our office at 12900 Preston Road, Suite 620, Dallas, TX 75230 […]

Ancillary Documents and Planning for Incapacity

It could happen at any time. You are unexpectedly struck by an illness or injury that leaves you unconscious or otherwise unable to communicate. Your doctors are unaware of your wishes regarding life-saving measures, and they can’t rely on your loved ones for medical decisions because federal law prevents them disclosing details about your condition. Or perhaps your incapacity is prolonged, your mortgage and other bills are due, and your loved one don’t have access to your bank account to make payments. These […]

10 Things To Know About Beneficiary Designations

Estate planning is about much more than just a will or living trust. While many of your assets can pass to your loved ones through those documents, there are plenty more assets that cannot. These “non-probate” assets are ones that require you to name a beneficiary that will receive the assets when you pass, and include life insurance policies, annuities, 401k plans, IRAs, pension plans, stock options, and government benefit plans. Choosing who you name as a beneficiary might seem like an easy […]

Which Business Structure is Right for Your Startup?

Congratulations, you’ve decided to start your own business. But now there are a thousand things to do before you can start welcoming customers into your office. One of the first things you have to consider is what you want the structure of your business to be – that is, how it will be seen for tax purposes and what protections it will provide you as owner. It’s a big decision, but thankfully there are only a few different options, and we’re about to […]

Protecting Our Young Adults

Our children are precious to us, and they grow up so fast. In the blink of an eye, it seems, they go from toddlers to college students. And in the eyes of the state, when they turn 18 our children are legally no longer children at all – they’re adults. That means they become responsible for themselves overnight, but we parents know that our responsibility for our kids’ wellbeing never ends. Parenting is a lifelong endeavor. So say your teenager goes off to […]

13 Ways Trusts Can Improve Your Estate Plan

If you think that trusts are only for the wealthy, you’re missing out on some wonderful opportunities to make your estate plan something more than just a will and a power of attorney. In fact, trusts are arguably the most versatile estate planning tool we planners have in our arsenals. They can be used to accomplish a wide variety of objectives and create benefits you may not have realized were possible. Here are 13 ways adding trusts to your estate plan will benefit […]

Is Burial Insurance Right For You?

What is burial insurance? Also known as funeral or final expense insurance, burial insurance is a type of whole life insurance policy designed to cover common end-of-life expenses, such as funeral or cremation expenses and medical bills. Because the average cost of a funeral in Texas ranges from $10,000 to $15,000, having a burial insurance policy can help take financial strain off your loved ones. How does burial insurance work? Like other insurance policies, you simply select the amount of coverage you want […]

Threats to Your Assets – Make Sure You’re Protected

It seems the news cycle has a continuous supply of stories about disgruntled employees or injured third parties bringing eight or nine-figure lawsuits against their employers, neighbors, and business partners. We might have thought the days of frivolous litigation were over, but they are alive and well in this increasingly contentious world we live in. Opportunists abound. And the more you succeed, the more people want to take a piece of that success away from you. Whether it’s human nature, greed, or something […]

Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Distressed Businesses

For many business owners, mention of the “B word” conjures up feelings of dread, frustration, and failure. Bankruptcy can be expensive, especially for small businesses, and despite the friendlier reorganization option that Subchapter V provides, the process itself can erode brand equity, stigmatize the company going forward, and damage relationships with vendors and customers. Although bankruptcy doesn’t have to mean the end of the road for your business, it’s safe to say that most of us would prefer to avoid it if possible. […]

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Providing for Beloved Pets and Service Animals

Notary Service Rules and Guidelines

Ancillary Documents and Planning for Incapacity

10 Things To Know About Beneficiary Designations

Which Business Structure is Right for Your Startup?

Protecting Our Young Adults

13 Ways Trusts Can Improve Your Estate Plan

Is Burial Insurance Right For You?

Alternatives to Bankruptcy for Distressed Businesses

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