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April 10, 2014 Posts

Dying Without a Will in Texas: Intestate Estates Distributed by Probate Code

As we reported recently, establish a valid last will & testament holds the top spot on CNN Money's 10 Steps to Estate Planning. Yet as many as two-thirds of adults lack a valid will. An experienced will lawyer at Bertolino LLP can help assess your estate-planning needs and assist in getting your affairs in order. In most cases, executing a valid will serves as the foundation of a client's estate plans. Americans value freedom and Texans are...

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April 04, 2014 Posts

Bertolino LLP Comments on Report That Alleged Intoxicated Mother Kills 2 Children, Injures 2 Others

Austin, TX (Law Wire News) April 3, 2014 Police say Crystal Suniga was operating her vehicle with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit when she slammed into two parked cars, NBC Dallas Fort Worth reported (3/30/14). Tony R. Bertolino, managing attorney with Bertolino LLP, understands that the impact of the crash killed two of her sons, Ricardo Hernandez, 10, and Angel Reyes, 14, according to the report. The article stated a third son, only...

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April 02, 2014 Posts

Dugouts and Depositions

This week marks the start of the 2014 Major League Baseball season. We are only around 160 games away from learning who will play in this year's World Series. Are you hoping for big things from the Houston Astros or Texas Rangers this year? By this time next month, I imagine those storylines already will be much clearer. As ballparks around the country welcome eager fans-parents taking kids their first game, old timers who haven't...

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March 31, 2014 Posts

Social Media Has Added a New Element to Family Dynamics

The explosion of social media over the last decade has changed almost every aspect of our lives and communities. There is no need to wait for high school reunions to find out what your teenage crush is up to these days. Who needs to think of new ideas for birthday parties or kitchen remodeling, or dinner recipes when such details are being swapped online all the time? Of more global importance, presidential campaigns are reaching...

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March 26, 2014 Posts

Verdict in Texas Courtroom Reinforces the Truth that Sexual Harassment is Not Gender-Specific

Austin, TX (Law Wire News) March 26, 2014 James Gist was awarded more than a half million dollars from a Galveston County jury last week after enduring nearly six months of sexually suggestive statements and behavior from his female superior, Pam Matranga, in 2011, The Houston Chronicle (3/22/14) reported. While some wondered if the case would be dismissed or minimized due to the traditional notion that only men can be guilty of sexual harassment, a...

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March 25, 2014 Posts

Judge Rejects Plea Deal for Houston CEO Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Employees

What most people hope for in an employer is someone who is a strong leader, who inspires those in his company to work their hardest, who is fair in her criticisms and promotions and who appreciates the work being done around him. What most people do not want is a boss who will take advantage of a position of power to take workers for granted or, even worse, outright harass and abuse them. Unfortunately, Henri...

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March 25, 2014 Posts

How Your Divorce Attorney Should Help You With Marital Debt Issues

Debt is a big issue in most divorces these days, and some couples end up fighting about who is responsible for shared debts. Unfortunately, debt issues are complicated because a divorce decree may not be the final word on what happens to debt after your marriage ends. As any experienced divorce lawyer knows, finances are often one of the most complicated and contentious aspects of a divorce. An attorney might be able to assist you...

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March 20, 2014 Posts

SOBER Program to Expand in Houston

Did you know that Harris County, Texas, home to Houston, is the deadliest county in the United States when it comes to alcohol-related car accidents? Not a proud title to have. But, our court system is taking some steps this week that it hopes will change Houston's unfortunate standing when it comes to tragedies stemming from those driving under the influence. Harris County is bringing in two more dockets for its SOBER court, allowing up...

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March 17, 2014 Posts

Attorney Tony R. Bertolino Comments on Settlement of Abuse Case against Military School

Austin, TX (Law Wire News) March 17, 2014 A lawsuit that was set to be heard in federal court in early March in which 11 former cadets had claimed physical and mental abuse at the hands of older students at St. John's Military School in Kansas has quietly been settled ("Military school lawsuit settled on eve of trial, The Houston Chronicle, March 3, 2014). Details that would have emerged as each plaintiff took the stand to make his...

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March 17, 2014 Posts

Estate Planning with a Spouse Who Is Not a Citizen

In today's global world, many people who are U.S. citizens are married to someone who is not a citizen. This can make the process of estate planning more complicated. However, as long as you plan ahead and make arrangements to deal with the issue, the probate process should go smoothly as non-citizens are allowed to inherit property. This includes homes and land in the United States. A qualified probate attorney can help spouses and other...

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