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Does the Will take the place of the family tree?

Yes. The Will overrides the family tree. The default method to distribute an estate under Texas law is inheritance according to the family tree. When you write a will, you can choose to distribute your estate to anyone you wish. Whether through inheritance or by will, distributing an estate of any substance requires the approval of a probateContinue reading “Does the Will take the place of the family tree?”

Change happens

We end the year as we began—with a change. At the beginning of the year, I moved out of the Vaughn Building, my office home for over 20 years. Now, I am letting go of my office space on Ben White to join the growing movement to work from home. If only I had known,Continue reading “Change happens”

Managing time effectively

Managing time effectively is a key to getting more done, and getting it done better. Allocating our efforts among the many tasks demanding attention is difficult. Employing the time allotted is even more difficult. Allocating the time Allocating time requires scheduling. It goes beyond just figuring out what to do next. It means blocking out time for tasks overContinue reading “Managing time effectively”

Move the earth

Give me a place to stand, and I will move the earth.Archimedes I can’t write to you today without acknowledging the turmoil sweeping over our country. A virus is ravaging our population. Unemployment and financial hardship are depressing our society. Fear and fire are scarring our cities. The whole planet is clenched in a paroxysmContinue reading “Move the earth”

We moved the office!

After more than twenty years downtown, I’ve moved the office to South Austin. We’re now on Ben White Boulevard, just west of South First. I miss downtown, but I like the easy drive and free open parking. You should come see us some time. You don’t have to come here to see us. One goodContinue reading “We moved the office!”

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