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    Five Scary Estate Planning Mistakes That Will Leave Your Loved Ones Haunted
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 4 min

    Five Scary Estate Planning Mistakes That Will Leave Your Loved Ones Haunted

    Come October witches, ghosts, and scary faces start popping up all over the place. No pharmacy or front yard is safe! While we may enjoy...
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    Letters Testamentary Are Much More Than a Letter
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Apr 26, 2019
    • 1 min

    Letters Testamentary Are Much More Than a Letter

    After the death of a loved one, people are often told by a bank or other financial institution that they need to obtain letters...
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    What to Do When a Loved One Dies
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Mar 14, 2019
    • 4 min

    What to Do When a Loved One Dies

    Losing a loved one is a painful part of life. Being the one responsible for closing their affairs can make that painful time even more...
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    In Our First Year
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Jan 25, 2019
    • 2 min

    In Our First Year

    Next week, The Toups Law Firm will celebrate our first anniversary of being in business. Anyone that has started a business understands...
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    Five Things You Will Leave That Are More Important Than Money
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Dec 6, 2018
    • 3 min

    Five Things You Will Leave That Are More Important Than Money

    Most of estate planning involves very serious matters like where your assets will go when you pass away and who would take care of the...
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    Why You Need an Agent for Disposition of Remains
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Nov 28, 2018
    • 2 min

    Why You Need an Agent for Disposition of Remains

    One of the most important estate planning documents you may have never heard of is an appointment for disposition of remains. This is a...
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    How to Choose Someone to Act On Your Behalf
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Sep 20, 2018
    • 3 min

    How to Choose Someone to Act On Your Behalf

    First and foremost, someone you allow to act on your behalf is generally called a fiduciary. When you plan your estate you choose several...
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    What is a Trust and Why Would I Need One?
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Jul 19, 2018
    • 2 min

    What is a Trust and Why Would I Need One?

    Trusts are commonly thought to be complicated, but in reality trusts are often used to simplify matters. Think of a trust as a bucket. If...
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    3 Mistakes to Avoid When Talking to Your Kids About Your Estate Plan
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Jul 2, 2018
    • 2 min

    3 Mistakes to Avoid When Talking to Your Kids About Your Estate Plan

    A recently published study claimed that while nearly three-fourths of parents thought they had discussed their estate plan with their...
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    What is a Trust and Why Would I Need One?
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Jun 7, 2018
    • 2 min

    What is a Trust and Why Would I Need One?

    Trusts are commonly thought to be complicated, but in reality trusts are often used to simplify matters. Think of a trust as a bucket. If...
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    Beneficiary Designations: The Overlooked Step in Updating Your Will
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • May 11, 2018
    • 2 min

    Beneficiary Designations: The Overlooked Step in Updating Your Will

    You recently updated your will, congratulations! Before you will find a safe place to keep your documents and put estate planning out of...
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    Can I Hand Write a Will?
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Mar 29, 2018
    • 1 min

    Can I Hand Write a Will?

    Handwritten wills, formally known as holographic wills, are valid in Texas. However, they can create more issues than they solve....
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    Reasons to Consider a Trust
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Mar 8, 2018
    • 2 min

    Reasons to Consider a Trust

    Reasons to Consider a Trust One of the most common questions I hear from my clients is “Do I need a will or a trust?” In many cases the...
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    Why You Need a Team
    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Mar 5, 2018
    • 2 min

    Why You Need a Team

    Have you ever Googled something and either received a wrong answer or so many different answers that you are not sure which one is right...
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    Ruth-Ann E. Toups
    • Feb 23, 2018
    • 1 min

    What Is Probate and Do I Need It?

    Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate. In simpler terms, probate allows a person (often called an...
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