FAQs About Dying Without A Will
A married man died recently. He had a Will which had been prepared shortly after he and his second wife got married. When their Wills were prepared,…
FAQs About Wills
Although it’s unpleasant to consider, there is a possibility that those whom you’d like to benefit in your Will may not survive you. For example, you may…
I recently got a note from someone whose biological brother had been given up for adoption while he was a baby. His brother had just died in…
FAQs About Estate Planning
A recent survey found that approximately two-thirds of Americans don’t have a wills, and even fewer have power of attorneys or health care directives. Are you…
I received a note yesterday from someone whose mother had recently passed away. His mother’s Will, which was made before she divorced, identified her stepchildren as beneficiaries.
I received a message from someone this week whose husband had passed away seven years earlier leaving a Will that gave all his worldly possessions her. However,…
Wacky Wills
NB: This post is part of a series highlighting wills that contain some interesting, and sometimes bizarre, bequests and stipulations. You can see all these posts here.
Special Needs Trusts
Understanding the differences between first-party and third-party Special Needs Trusts is important when planning for a loved one with special needs. Both types of trusts serve to protect…
A friend from college died suddenly a couple of years ago. She was a healthy person, but contracted the flu and died from complications from it.
I have written before about the requirements of a valid will in Texas. To be valid, a Will must be signed by the testator, or another…