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What Happens If Your End-of-Life Instructions Are Not Followed?

More than 582,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 in the last 16 months. People have been living cautiously by wearing masks and social distancing while grieving the loss of loved ones. They have also been thinking about estate planning by organizing financial records, designating a…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 19 May 2021

What Happens If Your End-of-Life Instructions Are Not Followed?

How To Get Help After the Devastating Texas Snow Storm

In Texas, the frigid temperatures of February are in the past. However, the repercussions from the bitter cold will linger for months to come.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 19 Mar 2021

How To Get Help After the Devastating Texas Snow Storm

Texas Snow Storm Tragedy: Who Is Responsible for the Lives Lost?

Four million Texans endured extended periods without heat during February’s subfreezing weather. At least 80 people died when the state’s electrical grid failed.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 1 Mar 2021

Texas flag hanging within snow covered trees and ground

Tips To Follow After Extreme Texas Weather

Extreme weather events in Texas can leave a path of destruction and devastation. Our guide may relieve stress by offering tips on how you can begin restoring your family and property following a storm.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 17 Feb 2021

Tips To Follow After Extreme Texas Weather

Who’s a Good Dog Owner? Hopefully You.

Postal service workers are at high risk for injuries from dog bites, with nearly 6,000 USPS employees attacked by dogs in 2019 alone. The problem is so rampant that the agency acknowledges National Dog Bite Awareness Week every June to spread knowledge about the danger.

By Bryan Pope

/ 21 Jul 2020

Should You File For Bankruptcy? Read This First

Do you get overwhelmed thinking about how much debt you have? The average American has nearly $40,000 in debt, excluding mortgage loans, so you’re not alone if you owe a significant amount.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 19 Jun 2020

Should You File For Bankruptcy? Read This First

The Rush To Estate Planning In The Face of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has me thinking about my family’s health and our interaction with the public in ways that I never have before. I know I’m not alone in having these feelings and concerns. Seemingly healthy people have started preparing for the worst and praying…

By Johnelle R. Peer

/ 21 Apr 2020

The Rush To Estate Planning In The Face of COVID-19