Estate Planning

Explains how the article treats ABLE-account distributions for food and shelter under SSI in-kind-support-and-maintenance rules, and notes contribution-limit considerations.

The article explains why high school graduates entering college should sign a Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, and HIPAA Authorization and discusses digital storage for those documents.

The article explains why regularly reviewing beneficiary designations matters, including their effect on probate, Wills, minor beneficiaries, and revoked trusts.

The article explains how Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter may handle a user's social media accounts after death, including deletion, memorialization, and authorized account management.

Estate planning for pets can name a willing caregiver in a Will or Trust and provide funds for the pet’s ongoing care.

In Texas, a gift to a married child is separate property, but naming the child’s spouse on the deed can give the spouse an ownership interest and trigger gift-tax reporting considerations.

This article explains how to recognize and avoid common fraud attempts, including impostor calls, manipulated caller ID, payment scams, robocalls, and high-pressure tactics.

The article explains why naming minor children directly as life insurance beneficiaries can lead to guardianship and discusses UTMA custodial accounts and testamentary trusts as alternatives.

This article explains when minors in Texas may consent to their own medical care, when non-parent caregivers may authorize treatment, what written authorization should include, and how life-threatening emergencies are handled.