Ruth-Ann E. Toups
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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