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// by Andrew Slaton-Freeman
We here at the Slaton Schauer Law Firm, PLLC were deeply saddened by the news that Jimmy Carter is in poor health. You may have heard that President Carter has gone home to live out his remaining months. For those who are unfamiliar with hospice care, it is a term for healthcare oriented more …
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// by Andrew Slaton-Freeman
Introduction Welcome back! This is the second half of our two-part series on common scams which target elderly people. Yesterday we talked about advance fee scams, phishing, and long cons. Today we’ll be discussing tech support scams, bogus debts, and identity theft. Our primary source will, once again, be the Texas Office of the Attorney …
// by Andrew Slaton-Freeman
We all know that there are a number of schemes and scams which target elderly people. How can we protect ourselves or our loved ones from the plans of scumbags and conmen? Awareness can make us less likely to be targets. After all, conmen are generally going after the easiest “marks”– the fruit which hangs …
// by Andrew Slaton-Freeman
Running a small business isn’t always easy, is it? As a local business and family operation, the Slaton Schauer Law Firm, PLLC understands the struggles that small businesses face. Unexpected expenses, strategic planning, and succession issues if something should happen to us are issues we have to consider. Even with all these factors in mind, …
// by Andrew Slaton-Freeman
The history of Veterans Day here in the United States is closely related to our involvement in World War I. Our Armistice with Germany went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – “the guns fell silent,” to use the popular quote. The brutal conflict that had raged …
// by Andrew Slaton-Freeman
Although most issues related to elections are tangential to estate planning, it’s worth keeping local elections in mind. Local politicians are the most relevant to our daily lives, and are both the easiest to contact and most motivated to resolve day-to-day issues. They are also significant when it comes to concerns such as property taxes, …
// by Andrew Slaton-Freeman
This year’s AAEPA Fall Summit– one of two summits each year hosted by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys– will be located in lovely Coronado Island, California. Although the Slaton Schauer Law Firm, PLLC can’t make it in person this time, we’d like to congratulate our friends on their trip and wish them safe …
// by Andrew Slaton-Freeman
The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a holiday that many of us here in Texas are familiar with. But what are its origins, what does it mean, and how is it celebrated? According to History.com, Día de los Muertos has its roots in a “blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and …
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