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Legal BriefsI Wasn’t Born in Texas, But I Got Here As Fast As I Could!IBy Kathleen Cassidy Goodman, PLLCf you are saying, “I Wasn’t Born in Texas, but I Got Here as Fast as I Could!” to your new Texas friends andneighbors, then while you are enjoying your new Texas life, you better take a look at your out-of-stateWillorTrust. Frequently,when someone moves from another state to Texas, they forget to have their out-of-state Will or Trust reviewed by an attorney. Even if you think you don’t need any changes to your Will since your move, it is still important to meet with an attorney and determine if your out-of-state Will or Trust complies with Texas law.Your out-of-state Will, if valid in another state, would be valid in Texas. But, even if the out-of-state Will is a “valid Will”, if your Will doesn’t meet Texas’ legal requirements, there may be additional fees and problems facing your Executor and beneficiaries upon your death. Usually, the additional obstacles for your Executor and the associated costs to probate an out-of-state Will exceeds the price of a new Texas Will. Following your move to Texas, you may want to re-think whom you have named as your Executor because of your new location or perhaps their age and their ability to travel here.While Texas generally has more requirements to probate Wills than other states, the requirements for a Texas Trust are usually similar to most other states.COME WORSHIP WITH US! ST. JOSÉ LUIS SÁNCHEZ DEL RÍO CATHOLIC CHURCH21140 GATHERING OAK, SAN ANTONIO TX. 78260 210-497-0323 PASTOR: FR. LÉNIN E. NÁFFATE-RUIZYOU’VE SEEN THE SIGNS ON BLANCO ROAD POINTING TO OUR NEW PARISHWe’re welcoming, we’re vibrant, we’re strong in spirit. We are many hands, but we are one body. We bring the gifts we’ve been given to grow our faith community.https://stjoselito.faith faceboook@stjosesanchezccMASSES: DAILY 5:30P, EXCEPT TUESDAY (COMMUNION SERVICE) SATURDAY 4:00P SUNDAY 8:00A, 10:00A, 12:00P (SPANISH) AND 5:00P.Decomposed GraniteSoil MixesCompostBase SandSouth Texas Blend RockMulch830-438-580331767 Blanco Road, Bulverde, TX 78163 Hours: Mon- Fri-8am-5pm • Sat. 8am- 3pmwww.BlancoRdMulch.comTopsoilWe’re Keeping itCLEAN!Disinfect with a professional clean.Let’s make your life easier and let our PROs handle the cleaning!Try MaidPro today and sweep up this exclusive offer: $125 $25 OFF YOUR 2ND, 4THAND 6TH CLEANINGReference Stone Oak Highlights and also receive a FREE Fridge or oven clean $50 value.Offer valid for weekly or biweekly services.Use Code:OFFSOHL125Kim Folden,OwnerCall 210-664-4884 or visit maidpro.com/stone-oakHowever, it is advisable to have your Trust reviewed and amended to clarify that your Trust shall be governed under Texas law. Frequently, those individuals with a Trust, after moving to Texas, forget to place their newhomeintheirTrust. Itisveryimportant to check with an attorney to make certain your new Texas home is titled in the name of your Trust and your Will complies with Texas law.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.comHelping To Give Back To CommunityBetsy Dippo with Coldwell Banker gives Samantha Wear a $50 gift card to Target. She donated socks for the needy during the holidays and was entered in a drawing. All who participated helped the needy of all ages benefitting Battered Women’s Shelter & Haven For Hope. Betsy Dippo says thank you to all who donated.Our Private Duty Services Include: • Personal care• Companionship Care• Transportation• Light Housekeeping• Additional Services With RN OversightBook your FREE assessment today!210-982-34158535 Wurzbach Road Suite 108, Galaxy II Bldg. San Antonio, TX 78240www.beyondfaithhomecare.comApril 2023www.stoneoakhighlights.com 15