Caring for a son or daughter with special needs can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. If you’re one of many parents in Texas who worry about how your child will get by after you die or if you become incapacitated, you might want to consider the estate...
If a person trusts you so much that he or she wishes you to administer his or her estate, you can consider it a great honor. However, it is also a serious responsibility that carries numerous obligations and duties you must fulfill if you have accepted the...
When a loved one dies, it’s natural to want to lay him or her to rest in as peaceful and non-stressful a manner as possible. In the months following your family member’s death, especially if the decedent was your parent or grandparent, you might be involved in the...
As part of your Texas estate planning process, you may incorporate numerous legal documents into your portfolio. Most people sign a last will and testament, which might include naming an executor to administer your estate, as well as a list of assets and beneficiaries...
You might know numerous people in Texas who have already signed wills or other legal documents to protect their assets or to list instructions for their loved ones regarding end-of-life issues. If you were to compare their portfolios, you would undoubtedly find...
If you are ready to create a plan to protect your assets and provide instructions regarding your assets, you might have certain legal documents in mind, such as a last will and testament or a trust. If your adult children are younger and still growing your family with...
A single status does not necessarily reflect someone's age. Many singles in Texas are in their 20s or 30s, while others are beyond 45, 55 or older and are unmarried. A question of whether to execute an estate plan, and particularly, whether to sign a will, is...
When you execute an estate plan in Texas, you might decide to use only the most basic documents. However, you might determine that a more complex plan is needed. If you're like many estate owners throughout the state, you might want to learn more about how to fund a...
Many Texas married couples or exclusively committed partners use the estate planning process to protect their assets in the event that one or the other of them should die. There are numerous types of documents that might fit a particular person’s needs and estate...
One of the most beneficial aspects of executing an estate plan in Texas or any other state is the ability to personalize a portfolio to meet your specific needs. If you want to incorporate a particular document, you can. If you want to leave another one out, you can...