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In November 2010, I took my oath as a new lawyer. I swore to support the Constitutions of the United States and Texas. On January 22, 2021, I renewed my oath. I, Christene Krupa Downs, do solemnly swear that I

By now, most people will have been touched by the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath – which could include knowing someone who has died tragically and suddenly, or from knowing someone who has lost a loved one unexpectedly to the

As I sit here trying to write this blog for Plano Moms Blog, I realize that writing is not my “thing.” I would much rather talk to people about their kids, their pets, their interests, and the importance of estate

When someone dies, their estate is controlled by a chosen or appointed executor. The duties of an executor vary greatly and extend to the payment of federal taxes on the decedent’s estate, including the taxes applied to income received after