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Virginia Hammerle

Virginia Hammerle is a contributing columnist to The Dallas Morning News and writes weekly articles and blogs on legal issues confronting seniors and their families.
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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Doctrine of Exoneration – Legal Definition & What You Need To Know

Sometimes the law changes and an existing document, such as a will, is caught right in the middle. Consider the saga of the common-law...
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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Contesting A Will in Texas | Be Careful What You Do

Can a comic valentine lead to a will contest? You bet. The year was 1896. Deep in the heart of Texas, a certain elderly woman...
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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Occupational Living Will – What You Need To Know

Somewhere around age 60, most people start worrying about mental decline. That is not surprising since we see it all around us. An estimated...
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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Affidavit of Heirship – What Is It?

(This is the final in a series of articles about Texas probate.) There are very few types of documents that are as misunderstood as the...
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Family Law

ERISA – What You Need To Know

(This is the fourth in a series regarding probate procedures in Texas.) It took four courts and several years but, by gosh, justice was done...
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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Dependent Administration in Texas – What Is It?

Harold never wanted to spend the time or money making out a will. He was fond of saying “Why would I want to waste...
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Estate Planning & Probate

What Is An Independent Administration in Texas?

(This is the second in a series regarding probate procedures in Texas) In California, probate of a will for a simple $1 million estate takes...
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Estate Planning & Probate

Pulling off a Muniment of Title in Texas

(This is the first in a series regarding probate procedures in Texas) Going through probate is never convenient. For many families it is the first...
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Legal Talk

Religious Freedom Restoration Act – How It Works

A new year and a new cause of action – life doesn’t get any better than that. Unless, of course, you are a government official....
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Legal Talk

Breaking the Chains of Christmas Past A Gift for the Ages

If truth be told, most families harbor a lot more Marleys than they do Scrooges.  It is not too late to cut the chains. Marley...
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Legal Talk

Through the Ages – Last-minute Gift Ideas

Christmas is rapidly approaching and you are in a panic to about what to get for that special someone. Rest assured that you are...
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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

What is a Special Needs Trust in Texas?

How do you best support a family member with a disability?  Consider setting up a Special Needs Trust. First, a little background.  Many people with...
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*Virginia Hammerle, Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

**Virginia Hammerle, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 Super Lawyer is a Thomson Reuters service

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