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🏠 Estate Planning 101: How to Protect Everything You’ve Worked For

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for anyone who wants to protect their family, their assets, and their legacy.

In this video, Board Certified Family Law Attorney Christina Jimenez, along with Attorney Sara Compton and Estate Planning Attorney Chris Hamm, break down everything you need to know about estate planning in Texas.

We cover:
✅ What probate court is — and how to avoid lengthy, expensive proceedings
✅ Essential estate planning documents — including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
✅ The dangers of online DIY estate planning — and why it could cost your family more in the long run
✅ How a comprehensive estate plan can protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are honored
✅ Common misconceptions about wills, trusts, and asset protection

Estate planning isn’t just about preparing for the future—it’s about giving your family peace of mind today. Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating an existing plan, this episode will help you understand what’s at stake and how to take control of your legacy.

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0:00 Intro
1:17 What is Probate Court?
3:30 What are Wills?
6:05 What are Trusts?
9:05 The Risk of Doing it on Your Own
9:38 What if Someone Can't Take Care of Themselves Anymore
11:10 Why You May Need an Estate Package
12:20 What to Know about Medical Power of Attorney
14:29 What to Know about Durable Power of Attorney
17:00 How Often Should One Update their Will or Trust
19:20 What is a Directive?
22:06 Closing Thoughts

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💔 Divorce isn’t just a legal matter—it’s a trauma.

In our latest podcast episode, Board Certified Attorneys Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd, alongside Attorneys Sara Compton and Chris Hamm, open up about the mental and emotional toll that divorce takes and why mental health support is critical during this time.

We discuss:
🧠 Why divorce is a form of trauma
💬 The importance of therapy or simply talking to someone you trust
📌 Common mental health struggles almost every divorcing spouse faces
🔑 Resources available to help you through the process
⚖️ How mental health can impact your case and your future

No one should go through divorce alone—legally or emotionally.

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When trust breaks down, financial secrets often follow. In this video, Board Certified Family Law Attorneys Christina Jimenez and Josh Floyd discuss how hidden assets come into play during a divorce—or even within a marriage.

We cover:
✅ How spouses hide assets — from secret accounts to transferring property
✅ Why they do it — the financial and emotional motives behind concealment
✅ The psychology of hidden assets — what drives people to take the risk
✅ How attorneys uncover the truth — strategies and tools we use to track down money and property
✅ Impact on your case — what hidden assets mean for property division, settlement, and trial

Protecting your financial future requires more than suspicion—it requires strategy. This episode gives you the insight you need to recognize red flags and understand your legal options.

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Learn more about Texas divorce: https://www.thejimenezlawfirm.com/family-law/divorce-in-texas/

Preparing for divorce in Texas: https://www.thejimenezlawfirm.com/family-law/divorce/prepare-for-divorce/

Spousal Support in Texas: https://www.thejimenezlawfirm.com/spousal-support-in-texas/

Modifying Divorce Decrees: https://www.thejimenezlawfirm.com/modification-of-a-divorce-decree/
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0:00 Intro
1:22 Why people hide assets?
2:32 Top ways we see spouses hide assets
2:55 Secret bank accounts
5:00 Hidden cash deposits
6:00 Overpayment of taxes / credit cards
7:30 Fake debt / Phantom payments
9:39 Paying fake business vendors
12:30 Delaying bonuses / commissions
15:17 Undervaluing / Hiding physical property
15:54 Cryptocurrency
17:17 Red flags to watch for
22:00 How to protect yourself
24:50 Closing thoughts
27:00 Outro