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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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You Survived the April Tax 2022 Season. Did You Remember to File Franchise Tax Returns for Your LLCs?

By Thrash, Carroll & Vanway Law Group | June 13, 2022

Question 1: Does a Texas LLC need to file a Texas Franchise tax return each year, even in years when it…

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Importance of Trust Advisor provisions in a Revocable Trust

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

The most common type of trust used for estate planning is a revocable trust created by the client during his…

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