Questions About Estate Tax

The Death of the Estate Tax

NB: This article was published on December 21, 2009 and contains information that may be outdated. For current information regarding the estate tax, read: Estate Tax Certainty…For Now. What is…

Choosing a Guardian, Estate Planning

Would You Trust a Stranger to Choose a Guardian for Your Children?

From the time they are born, parents want the best for their children. We make sure that they get the right amount of food and sleep.  We…

Medical Powers of Attorney and Directives

What is a Living Will?

A living will, or directive to physicians, is a document that allows you to instruct your physicians not to use artificial methods to extend your life in…

How Property Distributed When Someone Dies Without A Will

I’m Single and Have No Children . . . What Happens if I Die Without a Will in Texas?

If you are an unmarried person who dies without a valid Texas Will, the Texas intestacy statutes will determine how your property will be divided. …

Planning for Special Circumstances

Top Ten Estate Planning Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children

Estate planning is extremely important for parents of special needs children. Without proper planning, well-meaning parents can inadvertently disqualify special needs children from receiving government benefits, which…

Planning for Special Circumstances

Estate Planning for Intangible Treasures

Last year for Christmas, my mother-in-law gave my children a “Chat Pack.” It’s a box of cards with simple questions designed to start conversations. My kids love…

FAQs About Trusts

Is Your Child Trust-Worthy?

In The Wall Street Journal’s Financial Guidebook for New Parents, the book’s author, Stacey L Bradford, explains why parents should consider setting up…

Estate Planning, Planning for Special Circumstances

The Five Basic Estate Planning Documents Every Adult in Texas Needs

When people think about estate planning, they generally think only about a Will. Although a Will is an important part of an estate plan, it only takes…

Financial Powers of Attorney

Does Medical Power of Attorney Grant Agent Unrestricted Authority to Act?

A medical power of attorney allows you to designate a trusted family member or friend to make health care decisions for you in the…

FAQs About Wills

Why Don’t You Have a Will?

Most people recognize the importance of having a will. But a study done nationally in 2007 found that over half (57%) of all…