How to Protect Stepchildren in a Texas Estate Plan When the Biological Parent Dies First

How to Protect Stepchildren in a Texas Estate Plan When the Biological Parent Dies First

In Texas, stepchildren do not automatically inherit under intestacy unless they are legally adopted. That gap can unintentionally disinherit a spouse’s children from a prior relationship when the biological parent dies first. This article explains Texas-specific estate planning tools attorneys use to protect stepchildren, including trusts, beneficiary designations, and careful titling. Why stepchildren are uniquely […]

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