FAQs About Powers of Attorney and Directives, Planning for Special Circumstances

Why Do I Need a HIPAA Authorization?

What is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), is a Federal law that required the establishment of national standards to protect the privacy…

Financial Powers of Attorney

Can I Select Someone Other Than My Spouse To Make Health Care Decisions for Me?

You are not required to name your spouse as your agent in your power of attorney.  You may choose another family member such as your children…

Wacky Wills

Wacky Wednesday: Wills That Make You Go “Hmmm…” – Sir Walter Raleigh

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…

How Property Distributed When Someone Dies Without A Will

The Complexities of Intestacy in Texas

Many people may assume that if they are married and die without a Will in Texas, their surviving spouse will inherit their entire estate. You might…

Questions About Estate Tax

Wall Street Journal Illustrates How Death of Estate Tax May Cost Heirs More

NB: This article was published on March 5, 2010 and contains information that may be outdated. For current information regarding the estate tax, read: Estate Tax Certainty…For Now.

Wacky Wills

Wacky Wednesday: Wills That Make You Go “Hmmm…”

Wills are something all of us should have. But we don’t like to think about them because they force us to recognize our mortality and plan for…

Newsworthy

The Texas Bar Journal

I was featured in the Weblinks column of this month’s issue of the Texas Bar Journal. You can see the article by following…

Choosing a Guardian

Some Final Thoughts on Selecting a Guardian for Your Children

You are unique. So there is no one in the world who can provide your children exactly what you can. As a result, it is unlikely that…

Choosing a Guardian

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian – Willingness to Serve

NB: This post is part of a series discussing factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can read all these posts…

Choosing a Guardian

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian – Prospective Guardian’s Children

NB: This post is part of a series concerning factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can see all these posts…