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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits

You might have a severe medical condition that prevents you from working for a living, but if you make one of these errors when you file your application for Social Security disability benefits, you could get denied the benefits you need. This blog will discuss some of the common mistakes to avoid...

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Digital Estate Planning: Managing Your Online Presence and Digital Assets

In today's digital age, our lives increasingly exist online, and this reality introduces a new aspect to consider in estate planning - our digital presence. Digital estate planning is the process of organizing your digital assets and making arrangements for what should happen to those assets after your death. Just like...

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Social Security Disability vs. SSI: Key Differences and Eligibility Criteria

Navigating the complexities of Social Security programs can often feel overwhelming, particularly when trying to distinguish between Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both programs play vital roles in providing financial support to those in need, yet each has its unique eligibility criteria and benefits. Understanding these key...

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How to Create a Testamentary Trust within Your Will: Protecting Minors and Beneficiaries with Special Needs

Texas law allows people to create trusts through their wills. A trust created through a will is a testamentary trust because the person’s Last Will and Testament created the trust. The trust does not exist until the person who made the will dies. If the person creates a trust while they are...

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