FortBend Attorney

05/04/2026

I was so excited to speak to couples about Wills and Probate and simple estate planning .... caring for loved ones during a crisis.. are you prepared ?

04/30/2026

as a Texas resident how do I protect my likeness from AI and others using my likeness?

* Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act(TRAIGA - HB 149):
* Prohibits the development or deployment of AI systems with the sole intent to create or distribute unlawful deepfake images/videos.
* Prohibits AI systems that intend to violate your constitutional rights.
* The Texas Attorney General can sue violators, leading to penalties of up to $200,000 for uncurable violations.
* Deepfake Civil Liability (SB 2373 / HB 783):
* Creates a civil cause of action allowing you to sue anyone who creates, distributes, or shares an AI-generated ("virtually indistinguishable") likeness of you for commercial gain or to harm your reputation.
* This includes "catfishing" or using your likeness in AI-generated scams.
* Deepfake Po*******hy Protection (SB 441/HB 449):
* Criminalizes the creation or sharing of AI-generated sexual content (deepfake p**n) without consent, regardless of whether it's a video or still image.
* Biometric Privacy Updates (HB 149):
* Amends the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI). It clarifies that just because your image is on the internet, it doesn't mean AI companies can use it for biometric tracking without your consent.

04/17/2026

Invite attorney Farha Ahmed to speak to your organization to help your members demystify the complex and often expensive Texas probate process. With over 20 years of experience, she provides actionable strategies on using state-approved tools like Transfer on Death Deeds to protect assets and ensure seamless legacy transfers. Her "plain-English" approach empowers audiences to audit their own beneficiary designations and avoid common post-death mistakes that lead to family conflict. Whether for a civic, community, or faith-based group, Farha’s insights provide families with the essential knowledge needed to save time and money during difficult times. Contact her at 281.313.3839 or [email protected] to book an impactful session for your community.

03/07/2026

Those pesky 401ks.., who inherits

Estate planning is an important task. Knowing who inherits a Solo 401k plan and its assets needs to be a part of the conversation.

01/03/2026

🔥IMPORTANT🔥
information to get your affairs in order‼️

💰Make sure all bank accounts have direct beneficiaries. The beneficiary need only go to the bank with your death certificate and an ID of their own. Let the beneficiary know that you have listed them- the bank is not obligated to notify beneficiaries.

🏡 TODD= Transfer On Death deed if you own a home. Completing this document and filing it with your county saves your heirs a lot of money. This document allows you to transfer ownership of your home to your designee. All they need to do is take their ID and your death certificate to the county building and the deed is signed over. Doing this will avoid the home having to go through probate.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Living Will-Physician’s Directive : Allows one to put in writing exactly what you want done in the event you cannot speak for yourself when it comes to healthcare decisions as well as other final decisions.

👩🏽‍⚖️Durable Power of Attorney: Allows one to designate a person to make legal decisions if you are no longer competent to do so.

🏥Power of Attorney for Healthcare: This document allows one to designate someone to make healthcare decisions for them.

🛍Last Will and Testament: Designates to whom personal belongings will go to. If you don’t do one your estate has to pay for a court appointed lawyer whose job it is to interview witnesses and find your heirs.

🪦Funeral Planning Declaration: Allows one to say exactly one’s wishes as far as disposition of the body and the services.

If the above documents are done, you can AVOID probate.

If all the above is not done, you have to open an estate account at the bank. All money that doesn’t have direct beneficiaries goes into this account. You have to have an attorney to file an application to declare heirs and administration. The attorney also has to publicize your passing in the newspaper or post publication at the county courthouse, to allow anyone to make a claim on your property. All this can be avoided.

📚 💳Make a list of all banks and account numbers, all investment institutions with account numbers, lists of credit cards, utility accounts, etc. Leave clear instructions as to how and when these things are paid.

Make sure heirs know where life insurance policies are located. 📂

📝Make 100% sure SOMEONE knows your Apple ID, bank ID account logins and passwords!

🚗 Make sure you have titles for all vehicles, campers, etc!

Set up a TRUST for intended beneficiaries, especially those that are too young, and appoint a trustee of said trust.

MOST IMPORTANTLY!!!! - Talk with those closest to you and make all your wishes KNOWN. Talk to those whom you’ve designated, as well as those close to you whom you did not designate. - Do this to explain why your decisions were made and to avoid any lingering questions or hurt feelings.

⚡️Hope this helps! ⚡️Hope this lights a spark to encourage all your friends and family to take care of these things to make it easier for those we all leave behind!

My hope is that the above list at least helps you start an important conversation with your loved ones...

(REPOST-I DID) and it’s a very necessary conversationi

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/jsimoneaux/p/the-trouble-with-fill-in-the-blank?r=55t5u5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Texas law favors testacy over intestacy. Misapplying the holographic-will or interlineation analyses to attested fill-in-the-blank wills puts that policy at risk.

11/15/2025

🔅To hide your address with Texas DPS, you can enroll in the Texas Address Confidentiality Program (ACP), which is available for victims of family violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This program provides a substitute address and mail forwarding service.

🔅Participation requires completing an application, getting an authorization card, and then using that card to apply for services like a driver's license or ID card at a local office.
Steps to enroll in the Address Confidentiality Program

📌Complete the application: Fill out and submit the application for the Address Confidentiality Program.
📌Meet with a support agency: Speak with a representative from a domestic violence shelter, sexual assault center, or law enforcement agency to discuss a safety plan and learn about the program.
📌Receive an authorization card: Once approved, you will receive an authorization card from the Office of the Attorney General.
📌Visit a driver's license office: Schedule an appointment at a driver's license office to apply for your driver's license or ID.
📌Present your authorization card: Bring your ACP authorization card and your change of address application to your appointment.
📌Pay the fee: Pay the application fee for the new license or ID card.

07/14/2025

looking for loved ones after they have been missing is important for closure but we never thought of other ramifications of not finding them

07/01/2025

DUE to the response to my reel on TODD which is for transferring only real property ....i have been asked about cars... well here is the free form to transfer a car to a beneficiary