by Caperton Walling Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 15, 2024 | Crisis Management
A crisis can erupt in an instant, shattering your company’s reputation and disrupting operations. While your in-house or litigation lawyers are crucial for legal defense, consider this: a third-party lawyer-consultant specializing in crisis management can be...
by Caperton Walling Law Firm, PLLC | Oct 20, 2023 | Divorce or Family Law
If you are contemplating a divorce or currently in the midst of one, it is understandable to ponder “How long does a divorce take in Texas?” While there is no universal answer applicable for all couples undergoing this process, certain factors will...
by Caperton Walling Law Firm, PLLC | Apr 29, 2023 | Estate Planning
Wealthy or not, here’s why you need a will According to the AARP and NBC, nearly 60% of American adults do not have a will. To me, that says most people don’t understand the importance of a will. No matter the size of your estate, if you don’t have one, you need one...
by Caperton Walling Law Firm, PLLC | Jul 20, 2019 | Business
There are two components to testamentary capacity. The first is a status and age requirement, and the second is that the testator be of sound mind. As for the status and age requirement, in order to have testamentary capacity, a person must (1) be at least 18 years...
by Caperton Walling Law Firm, PLLC | Jun 27, 2019 | Business
Transfer on Death Deeds transfer real property upon your death without the need of a Will. If you have a Will, the Transfer on Death Deed means the real property covered in the Deed does not pass under the Will; and the probate court has no ability to award the...
by Caperton Walling Law Firm, PLLC | May 29, 2019 | Estate Planning
A will isn’t all you need! Medical Power of Attorney. This is a form that allows a person to elect someone else to handle health care decisions on their behalf only if they are unable to do so themselves because of some type of incapacitation. Incapacitation...
