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What is a Miller Trust?

A Miller Trust, or qualified income trust, is an irrevocable trust that allows individuals qualify for Medicaid long-term care services, such as nursing home care, when they earn…

Medical Powers of Attorney and Directives

Who Makes Medical Decisions in Texas If There Is No Medical Power of Attorney?

If you become incapacitated in Texas and haven’t signed a Medical Power of Attorney, state law determines who can make medical decisions on your behalf. The law is…

How Property Distributed When Someone Dies Without A Will, Intestacy

What are the Inheritance Rights of Half-Siblings When Someone Dies Without a Will?

When someone dies without a Will in Texas, siblings inherit only if a spouse, descendants, or parents do not survive the deceased person. When there is a…

FAQs About Wills

Can I Make Handwritten Changes To a Typewritten Will?

Many people assume they can make simple handwritten changes to a typed Will—cross out a name, add a line, initial the change, and be done. But under Texas…

FAQs About Trusts, Trusts

Designing a Trust if Asset Protection is Your Goal

Attorney Rania Combs explains how to design a spendthrift trust for beneficiaries if asset protection is your goal.

Special Needs Trusts

Special Needs Trusts FAQs: Answers for Parents of Children with Special Needs

If you are a parent of a child with special needs, a special needs trust (SNT) should be an essential part of your estate planning. Without one, leaving…

FAQs About Wills, Probating a Will

Can a Convicted Felon be an Executor in Texas?

Yes, Texas law allows a convicted felon to serve as an executor if certain conditions are met. In the past, Texas law disqualified anyone with a felony conviction…

FAQs About Trusts

How a Spendthrift Trust Safeguards Inheritances

A spendthrift trust is a powerful estate planning tool that can help safeguard inheritances for beneficiaries who may be prone to poor financial decisions. Whether due to immaturity,…

FAQs About Trusts, Trusts, Uncategorized

Secure Your Legacy: How Proper Estate Planning Protects Your Retirement Accounts

Retirement accounts often make up a substantial portion of an individual’s estate and warrant thoughtful planning. Naming a trust as the beneficiary of these accounts can offer important…

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How to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud

Financial fraud targeting seniors is a growing crisis, costing older Americans over $3 billion annually. Scammers target older adults because they often have significant savings, retirement funds, or…