Estate Planning Resources

Articles and guides to help you understand your options for protecting your family and your assets in Texas and North Carolina.

Holographic Wills in Texas: Handwritten, Oral & Video Wills

A Last Will and Testament does not necessarily have to be typed and prepared by an attorney to be valid in Texas. Texas recognizes a handwritten Will—called a holographic Will—if it satisfies the applicable legal

Texas Durable Power of Attorney: Validity, Bank Acceptance, and Revocation

A Texas Durable Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to handle financial, business, legal, and property matters on your behalf. It is one of the most important incapacity-planning documents an adult

Texas Medical Power of Attorney: Requirements, Agent Authority, and Revocation

A Texas Medical Power of Attorney allows you to choose someone you trust to make health care decisions for you if you become unable to make those decisions yourself. It is one of the most

Beneficiary Designations: How to Coordinate Them With Your Estate Plan

Creating a Will or trust is an important part of estate planning, but those documents do not necessarily control everything you own. Some of your most valuable assets may pass directly to beneficiaries under a

Estate Planning for College Students: 3 Documents Every Young Adult Needs

Sending a child off to college involves tuition payments, housing arrangements, class schedules, health insurance, and countless other preparations. But there is another important item that many families overlook: legal planning. Once your child turns

How to Revoke or Change a Texas Transfer on Death Deed

A Texas Transfer on Death Deed allows a property owner to name one or more beneficiaries to receive Texas real estate at the owner’s death without requiring the property itself to pass through probate. One

Can I Change My Will Before My Divorce Is Final in Texas?

Yes. If you are going through a divorce in Texas, you can generally change, replace, or revoke your Will before the divorce becomes final. This is important because separated spouses often have very different estate

Texas Transfer on Death Deed: How It Works, Requirements, Benefits, and Risks

A Texas Transfer on Death Deed can allow a property owner to transfer Texas real estate directly to one or more beneficiaries at death without requiring that property to pass through probate. The deed works

What Are the Requirements for a Valid Will in North Carolina?

A Last Will and Testament allows you to specify who should receive your property after your death, nominate an executor to administer your estate, and, if you have minor children, nominate the person you would

How to Choose a Guardian for Your Children: 10 Factors to Consider

For many parents, one of the most difficult estate planning decisions is deciding whom to name as guardian for their minor children. It is a significant decision. If something happens to you and your children’s

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