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02/28/2026

I’ve helped several widows and widowers over the years. They didn’t all start that way — many of them started as married couples.

Sorry, I know it’s hard to talk about but this is exactly why I keep saying: don’t wait until you “need” an estate plan. In the real world, the first problem isn’t paperwork, it’s whether the surviving spouse can take control when life changes.

Can they:
• access accounts and pay bills,
• make medical decisions,
• find the right documents,
• and know what to do on Day One?

If you’re not sure, I built a simple tool to help you get clarity fast.

✅ Take the 2-minute Survivor Control Assessment (you’ll get a Low/Moderate/High result + the right next step):

Get your risk level in 2 minutes.Most Texas families have missing/outdated plans—or they haven’t pressure-tested whether a surviving spouse would have access, authority, and control if life changes.

02/27/2026

Most Texas families have missing or outdated plans OR they haven't pressure tested them to see whether a surviving spouse could actually have immediate access, authority, and control if life suddenly changes.

Take our 2-minute Survivor Control Assessment and find out where you stand. Get your risk level (Low/Moderate/High) the right next step.

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07/22/2025

Today is my 45th birthday!! The GREATEST GIFT anyone could give me would be to take our Estate Planning Shortcut Quiz and send me feedback!

Last summer, my law partner Austin Butts and I created www.TexanWillsandTrusts.com to help more Texans get clear, simple tools to start planning—because too many Texas families still aren’t protected.

Woujd you take 5 minutes to make my birthday great?? 😁

Build your online will and trust with confidence. Made by Texas attorneys, affordable for every family. Legally valid, fast, and easy. Mobile device friendly.

07/19/2025

What is common law marriage?

07/19/2025

How long do you have to be living together in Texas to be considered common law married? The answer may surprise you!

07/17/2025

How to Get a FREE Estate Plan for Your Graduating Senior or College Student -

A brand-new benefit just added to your Lawyer for Life® membership… If you have a child who just graduated high school or is away at college, we’ve added something special to your Lawyer for Life® membership:

07/17/2025

Online or law firm — which estate planning path is right for you? 🤔
Take our quick quiz to find out which option fits your needs best!
👇 Click below to get started.
🔗 https://texanwillsandtrusts.com/online-vs-law-firm-quiz

07/17/2025

Most people think they need a will.
Some need a trust.
One thing you may not need is a lawyer 🤔

👉 We built a free quiz to help you figure out what plan you actually need.
No pressure. Just clarity.

Take it now ⬇️

http://texanwillsandtrusts.com/online-vs-law-firm-quiz

07/03/2025

Big Beautiful Bill Passes—Here’s What It Means for Your Estate Plan -

We just watched the U.S. House of Representatives pass the Big Beautiful Bill — a sweeping piece of legislation that brings clarity and permanence to estate and gift tax planning for individuals and families. Tomorrow, on Independence Day, it heads to the President’s desk for signature. Estate p...