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I am prepared to work for you on a variety of civil law issues. Let’s solve your employment matter. Whether your issue concerns FLSA (wage and hour) compliance, separation, severance, noncompetition, executive agreements, handbook reviews, discrimination, accommodation, retaliation issues, FMLA requirements and compliance, harassment claims, and workplace investigations contact me. I provide insightful counseling and, as necessary, experienced representation in administrative proceedings and local courts. I can assist federal sector employees facing adverse actions or experiencing discrimination or retaliation.

Contact me regarding other Civil Law issues. Is your estate in proper order? Set an appointment and we can begin preparing an appropriate will and the necessary advanced directives. Together, we can work through the probate process, guardianship needs and issues, and other issues affecting your family. As I have done throughout my career, I am honored to provide legal services to military members, retirees, and their families.

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• Texas Lawyer's Creed

• Why do you need a Will?

  Why do you need a Will?

  The general purpose for a will is to document your intentions for the disposition of your property after your death. And, if applicable to your situation, your will may provide for the care, maintenance, and support of any minor aged beneficiaries.

  A will provides you with a variety of benefits and advantages. The statute of descent and distribution (intestacy) may not match your actual intentions for the disposition of your property. Costs for administering an intestate estate may be significantly higher than independent administration as directed by you through your will. Also, your will permits you to nominate suitable executors and alternates. Again, if applicable to your situation, a will allows you to provide for and make necessary arrangements for your minor children. And for some, a will allows you to minimize federal and state estate tax liability.

  Set an appointment today.

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• What are some common misconceptions for not having a Will or for failing to have an estate plan?

  What are some common misconceptions for not having a Will or for failing to have an estate plan?

  There are several misconceptions for not having Will or failing to have an estate plan including advance directives. Generally, the common misconceptions are:

  • I do not need a Will because I have no valuable property.
  • I do not need a Will because someone has a power of attorney for me.
  • Probate takes years to complete and costs too much.
  • I need a living trust.

  Set an appointment today and we can discuss various documents suitable for your situation. Professionally prepared documents can alleviate your concerns and perpetuate your desires about the disposition of property after your death and document your critical decisions in the event of you incapacity or terminal illness.

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• What are probate and non-probate assets?

  What are probate and non-probate asset?

  When considering the disposition of your assets at death you should know what assets are probate assets and what are non-probate assets. Non-probate assets include:

  • Life insurance payable to a beneficiary other than your estate.
  • Retirement plans payable to a beneficiary other than your estate.
  • Property held as joint tenant with right of survivorship, such as, bank accounts and brokerage accounts.
  • Assets placed in trusts prior to your death.

  Probate assets include:

  • Property not held as joint tenants with right of survivorship, such as,
  • Real property
  • Stocks and bonds
  • Bank accounts, notes, and cash
  • Jointly owned property
  • Generally, personal property possessed at the time of death.

  Knowing the appropriate identification of your assets will assist in developing your estate plan.

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• What should you do with your will after execution?

  What should you do with your will after execution?

  Nothing, besides storing it in a safe and secured location accessible to your executor. Following execution, don't write on your will. Changes to your will should be done properly and with the advice of an attorney. Many states, including Texas, disregard line-outs on a will. Line-outs or other handwritten edits to your will could result in costly court hearings to discern your intent regarding the disposition of your property or the designation of an executor, trustee, or guardian. In certain circumstances, your edits, line-outs, or other markings on your will could serve to void all or part of your will.

  Store your will with your other important documents. Remember, a safety deposit box provides safety, but may be sealed upon your death, requiring your executor to obtain a court order to open it. Note, only your original will can be offered for probate.

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• What does the term “right-to-work” mean?

  What does the term “right-to-work” mean?

  This term means a person cannot be denied employment because of membership or non- membership in a labor union or other labor organization. Texas is a right to work state. See Tex. Labor Code Ann. sections 101.001et al.

  Texas laws protect employees from threats, force, intimidation, or coercion for choosing to either participate or not participate in a union. In other words, the choice of whether to join a labor union rests with the employee. Employees may not be required to join or pay dues to a union as a condition of employment, nor may an employee be denied employment for joining a union.

  The right-to-work laws do not apply to most, if not all, federal workplaces. Although, the existence of certain factors may result in the application of Texas’s right-to-work law to a federal enclave within state boundaries.

  Other terms common to a discussion concerning right-to-work include “union shop” and “agency shop.” Union shop refers to the situation where workers must pay for union representation, usually through union dues, to obtain or retain their job. Agency shop refers to the situation where employees pay their share for union representation, usually an amount less than union dues.

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Call or email to set an appointment. I office in the Colonnade at I-10 and Wurzbach Rd just outside Loop 410.