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Sep 17, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 9 minutes | Articles

Securing Online Accounts After Death: A Legal and Practical Checklist

Did you know that fewer than 15% of adults have an estate plan that explicitly addresses their digital assets? This is a startling gap, especially...

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Sep 16, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 9 minutes | Articles

Lady Bird Deed vs. Transfer on Death Deed: Which Is Right for Your Texas Estate?

Imagine you've spent decades paying off your Austin home, only to realize that a small oversight in your paperwork could leave your family stuck in a...

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Sep 15, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 9 minutes | Articles

Flat Fee LLC Formation in Austin: Transparent Legal Support for Startups

Did you know that the Austin metro area accounted for about 12% of all new LLC filings in Texas in 2025, with approximately 22,000 new entities...

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Sep 15, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 2 minutes | Articles

Miller Trusts and Texas Medicaid Eligibility: An Educational Guide

Educational overview only. Massingill does not provide Medicaid eligibility, QIT/Miller trust, or estate recovery planning services.

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Sep 15, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 9 minutes | Articles

How to Choose a Trustee for Your Trust: A Plain-English Guide (2026)

The most "responsible" person in your family might actually be the worst choice for your trustee. It sounds backward, but the cousin who is great...

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Sep 14, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: < 1 minute | Articles

Qualified Income Trusts in Texas: What Families Should Know

Educational overview only. Massingill does not provide Medicaid eligibility, QIT/Miller trust, or estate recovery planning services.

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Sep 14, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 10 minutes | Articles

Texas ABLE Account Guide for Special Needs (2026)

What if your loved one could save $100,000 without losing a single dollar of their SSI benefits? For many families, the $2,000 asset limit feels like...

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Sep 13, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 9 minutes | Articles

How to Avoid Probate in Texas: A Simple Guide for 2026

What if your home and bank accounts could transfer to your children as easily as a shared digital file, without a single day spent in a courtroom?...

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Sep 13, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 9 minutes | Articles

Texas UTMA: A Simple Guide for Families

What if you could secure your child’s financial future without the high legal fees or complexity of a formal trust? Most Texas parents want to give...

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Sep 12, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 10 minutes | Articles

How Much Does Probate Cost in Texas? A 2026 Guide to Predictable Legal Fees

What if the legal bill for settling your loved one’s estate wasn’t a mystery that changed every time your lawyer picked up the phone? For many...

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