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Legal Briefsheirs. This can be accomplished with an Affidavit of Heirship. However, with an Affidavit of Heirship, you will need two disinterested witnesses, not relatives, who knew your deceased spouse for a lengthy time. The witnesses will need to swear under the penalty of perjury about the deceased spouse’s family history. It is usually difficult to find two witnesses who know the family history, and who are willing to swear about it.If the deceased spouse didn’t have children from a prior marriage, then the deceased spouse’s interest will belong entirely to the surviving spouse. But if there are stepchildren, then the surviving spouse will own his or her half of the home, andthe stepchildren will own the other half of the home. The surviving spouse will have the right to reside in the home, but when the home is sold, then half of the proceeds will belong to the stepchildren! This can be avoided by having a professionally prepared Will.Kathleen Cassidy Goodman is an attorney in areas of estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and business law. She can be reached at her office in Helotes at (210) 949-1000 or for more information, visit www.bexarlaw.comDo You Think You Are Too Young for a Will?What’s Its Current Value?• Insurance Appraisals• Appraised While You Wait & Watch • Fair Market Appraisals• Estate Appraisals• Over 35 Years of Jewelry ExperienceSchedule An Appointment!12274 Bandera Road, Ste. 236www.sanantoniojewelryappraisers.com210-316-8758IBy Kathleen Cassidy Goodman, PLLCf you have purchased a home – even if you are still making payments, then it’s time for a Will regardless of yourage. If you have children, then you are not too young for a Will. If you have received an inheritance or accumulated assets, even if your hair isn’t gray – then you need a Will. If you are married and your spouse has children from a previous marriage, then don’t wait! You need a Will IMMEDIATELY!People frequently tell me, “I only own my home so I don’t need a Will.” But, in the case where one spouse passes away, and he orshe had children from a previous marriage, this assumption can have a devastating impact on the surviving spouse. Married couples may mistakenly assume that if their only asset is their home, and if they pass away, the title to the home will “automatically” be in their spouse’s name. It’s not that easy.If the deceased spouse didn’t have a Will, then before the surviving spouse can sell or refinance the home, the surviving spouse will need to provide sworn, documentary evidence regarding the deceased spouse’sFACT:85% of core brainstructure is developed by age four.BALANCED LEARNING WAY: ®Recommending the right activity at the right time is child’s play.CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE A TOURInfants – Private Pre-K and After SchoolPrimrose School at Alamo Ranch11161 Westwood Loop | San Antonio, TX 78253 210.394.6900 | PrimroseAlamoRanch.comEach Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise. Primrose Schools® and Balanced Learning® are registered trademarks of Primrose School Franchising Company. ©2024 Primrose School Franchising Company. All rights reserved. See primroseschools.com for ‘fact’ source and curriculum detail.February 2025www.heloteshighlights.com11RegisteredGemologist Appraiser