Estate Planning Resources

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

Can Physicians in Texas Withhold Life Support Against Patient’s Wishes?

Explains the article's description of the Texas process for withholding life-sustaining treatment over a patient's or surrogate's objection, including ethics review and time to seek another provider.

Who Will Raise My Children if I Die Without Naming Guardians?

The article explains how a court may appoint a guardian for minor children when both parents die without naming one in a Will.

Even Ancient Egyptians Wrote Wills!

Naunakhte’s ancient Egyptian Will shows how she used her property rights to disinherit three children, reward another, and discourage challenges to her wishes.

How to Name a Guardian For Your Children

This article explains how Texas parents can designate a guardian for their children, why they should not postpone the decision, and how they can update their choice.

Can An Incapacitated Person Make or Revoke a Durable Power of Attorney?

This article explains that under Texas law, a person generally needs contractual capacity to make, amend, or revoke a durable Power of Attorney, which remains in effect during incapacity.

What Happens if I Inherit a House with a Mortgage?

This article explains mortgage payments during probate, due-on-sale clauses, and when heirs may assume the existing mortgage on an inherited house.

An Empty Nest

This personal reflection explores the bittersweet emotions and changing family relationships that follow sending the last child to college and entering an empty nest.

Will Distributions from ABLE Account for Food or Shelter Reduce SSI Benefits?

This article explains how, under the Social Security Administration policy described, ABLE account distributions for food and shelter were treated for SSI purposes and discusses the 2023 contribution limit.

Can An Adopted Child Inherit From Biological Parents?

Texas adopted children may inherit from and through their biological parents unless a court order or a parent’s Will removes that right.

Does a Typewritten Will in Texas Need Witnesses If It is Notarized?

Explains that a Texas typewritten Will requires two qualified witnesses even when a notary is present, and distinguishes execution requirements from a self-proving affidavit.

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