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 …
Scams Against the Elderly – Part I
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 …
Our Gratitude
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, …
Veterans Day – A History
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 …
Election Day!
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, …
AAEPA Summit (Fall 2022) – Coronado Island
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 …
Day of the Dead – Día de los Muertos. What is it? How is it celebrated, and what does it mean?
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 …
Origins of Halloween
Happy Halloween, friends! Here at SSLF we’ve carved the pumpkins and put out the candy. We all know that Jack-o-lanterns, costumes, and parties are part of our Halloween traditions– but what are the historical roots of this holiday? According to the Vatican News (one of the Vatican’s official media organizations), modern Halloween is rooted in …