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Eraka Childs, Attorney Estate Planning * Probate * Asset Protection * Business * Family Dedicated Estate Planning, Probate Law, Elder Law, and Business Law Firm.

Our lawyers understand that every case is unique, and as a result, we offer effective and creative solutions that are customized in meeting your specific needs. Sometimes, you need an attorney to reach an early settlement with the opposing party. Other times, you may need a lawyer who will aggressively litigate from the beginning. We concentrate on understanding your ultimate goals and formulating the best options for achieving them, and try to bring an air of stability and calm to your emotionally stressful situation. No matter how simple or complex, our law firm understands how to assist you through this difficult time.

10/19/2026

Don’t forget retirement. 👀

Think divorce is just about the house, cars, and bank accounts? Retirement savings can be part of the property-division discussion, too.

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Life changes. Your estate plan should keep up. ⚖️Marriage, divorce, births, or the loss of a beneficiary can all be reas...
10/19/2026

Life changes. Your estate plan should keep up. ⚖️

Marriage, divorce, births, or the loss of a beneficiary can all be reasons to review your beneficiary designations and overall estate plan. Keeping your plan aligned with your current circumstances can help ensure your wishes are properly reflected.

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𝗔 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄.The current 2026 federal framework does not restore ...
10/19/2026

𝗔 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄.

The current 2026 federal framework does not restore the previously anticipated 2026 exclusion reduction. That removes one outdated assumption, but future legislation and family circumstances can still change planning priorities. Avoid invented urgency based on a sunset that no longer applies. Instead, identify the actual reason to act: a transaction, a funding decision, health, valuation, or family need. Review existing documents for assumptions drafted under prior law before changing them. A durable plan should be revisited on facts rather than a recycled deadline.

Before implementation, ask: Which prior-law assumptions remain embedded in your current trust or estate documents? Review your existing plan and the tax assumptions used when it was drafted with the person responsible for the decision. The goal is to replace obsolete deadlines with a fact-specific review schedule. Preserve the supporting explanation so a future review can distinguish an intentional choice from a point that was left unresolved during the original discussion.

Bring this question to a Texas planning consultation through ChildsLawFirm.com.

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Ask how the trust will work after everyone leaves the signing table.Check three things: the instructions, the trustee, a...
10/18/2026

Ask how the trust will work after everyone leaves the signing table.

Check three things: the instructions, the trustee, and the assets. A living trust can support management during life and a later transfer outside probate for property properly connected to it. It does not automatically cover assets merely because they appear on your personal list. A revocable trust generally does not protect your own assets from your own creditors. Review account beneficiaries and retirement benefits separately, and document the appropriate funding steps. Ask how a successor would locate records and make decisions. Suitable terms, completed implementation, and continuing administration matter more than the label or the number of pages in the document.

Who keeps records? Who makes distribution decisions? How does a successor obtain account access? Which assets still need attention? Those questions can reveal more than the document's title. If the plan depends on a family member who is overwhelmed, unavailable, or unaware of the responsibility, review the choice and consider suitable alternatives while you can still participate.

Use those four administration questions in your next trust review.

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The 2026 exclusion is a planning input, not a reason to give everything.The federal basic estate-and-gift exclusion is $...
10/17/2026

The 2026 exclusion is a planning input, not a reason to give everything.

The federal basic estate-and-gift exclusion is $15 million per individual for 2026. Your available amount depends on relevant prior transfers and the applicable rules. Before funding a dynasty trust, compare the proposed transfer with what you need to retain for retirement, health care, and other obligations. The maximum available exclusion is not an instruction to use it all. A completed gift may involve a substantial loss of control. Begin with the family's resources and goals, then evaluate the tax capacity available.

For your planning conversation, start with this question: How much can you transfer without compromising your own foreseeable financial needs? Bring prior gift-tax returns and a current household balance sheet. Use that information to distinguish available exclusion from an appropriate funding amount. Ask which details need confirmation before the proposed step is implemented, and keep the resulting decision with the appropriate planning records.

Discuss how this applies to your Texas estate plan at ChildsLawFirm.com.

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10/16/2026

Does your order still work? 👀

Your custody order may have worked perfectly a few years ago—but kids grow, schedules change, and family circumstances evolve. Sometimes, the old plan needs a fresh look. ⚖️

💬 Has your custody arrangement changed over time? Comment below and share this with a parent who needs the reminder.

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Who will handle your finances if you can’t? ⚖️Planning ahead can help ensure someone you trust has the legal authority t...
10/16/2026

Who will handle your finances if you can’t? ⚖️

Planning ahead can help ensure someone you trust has the legal authority to act on your behalf when needed. A Power of Attorney can be an important part of an estate plan and incapacity planning.

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Risk planning can begin with the assets you already have.You do not need an extraordinary net worth to review a home, a ...
10/16/2026

Risk planning can begin with the assets you already have.

You do not need an extraordinary net worth to review a home, a small business, or the savings your family depends on. Start by identifying the risks most relevant to your situation and the resources already available. A useful plan should be understandable and affordable to maintain. Adding entities or trusts without a defined purpose can create expense and confusion rather than clarity.

Review the record behind each assumed protection: the ownership document, the policy, the contract, and any guarantee. Ask whether they identify the correct parties and still match the activity. A document can address a particular concern without eliminating every possible claim. Do not conceal property or attempt a transfer that prejudices creditors. Texas law permits challenges to specified fraudulent transfers, and legal advice should address the actual timing and circumstances. Include administrative cost and your need for liquidity in the review. The result should be an understandable set of lawful arrangements, with identified responsibilities for keeping the records current.

Prepare a short asset-and-risk list before contacting ChildsLawFirm.com.

10/15/2026

Not Always “No-Fault.” 👀

You might think every Texas divorce is automatically no-fault—but Texas law also recognizes fault-based grounds for divorce, depending on the circumstances.

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