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Five Common Myths About Revocable Living Trusts and Why You Shouldn’t Believe Them

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | February 15, 2023

Trusts have been around for centuries, with their foundations dating back to Roman Law. Today, the Revocable Living Trust is one of the best and…

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Estate Planning IQ Quiz

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | February 10, 2023

Estate Planning IQ Quiz What Do You Know about Wills and Trusts? Test Your Estate-Planning Knowledge  Question 1                         About what percentage of people ages 18…

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How Business Owners Can Avoid Deadlocks in Decision Making

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | January 31, 2023

Are you considering starting a business with a friend or family member? If operating as a partnership or LLC, a well-drafted partnership or LLC company…

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Moved to Texas … Should I update and “Texasize” my will or trust?

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | January 26, 2023

Recently released estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Texas is now home to more than 30 million people, making Texas and California the…

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The Four-Year Rule

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | November 29, 2022

Statistics show that there have been more deaths in Texas over the past four years than in any previous four years in Texas history.  In…

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Transfer on Death Deed: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | November 7, 2022

In 2015, the Texas Legislature enacted a statute authorizing Transfer on Death Deeds (“TODD”). Similar to Lady Bird Deeds, which are a creature of common…

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Community Property vs. Common Law Property Assets

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | October 21, 2022

Texans know this, but for those of you who are new to Texas, now that you are here you may find you will hear the…

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Considerations Before Owning a Business with Your Spouse

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | July 28, 2022

Both running a successful business and having a successful marriage require commitment and hard work. Operating a business as a married couple can present its…

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For Better or Worse Why Marital Agreements are Important 

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | July 6, 2022

Often in these times of crypto, start-ups and other wealth creation, parents require and their children are willing to ask that anyone joining the family…

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Will? Trust? Why Not Both?

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | June 21, 2022

In my initial conversations with new or prospective clients, I am often asked whether the client needs a will or a trust.  As discussed below,…

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