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

How To Talk With A Friend Who Is Sick

At some point in our lives, most of us will know someone who is facing a life-threatening illness. We’ll want to help, but may not know just what to say or do to ease their

Should I Disinherit My Child to Protect His Benefits?

All parents worry about protecting their children if the unthinkable happens. But those worries are compounded for parents of children with special needs who may never be able to support themselves. These children often rely

Can a Comatose Patient Communicate End-Of-Life Wishes?

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned an article I read recently about a study that suggested 20 percent of the tens of thousands of people in a vegetative state are able to communicate, but

How Do I Revoke a Living Will?

The directive to physicians is a difficult document to sign for many people because it specifies your wishes regarding  life-sustaining treatment should be administered, withdrawn or withheld artificial if you are diagnosed with a terminal

Life Or Death Decisions Are Never Easy

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy The document that is often most difficult for my clients to sign is the Directive to Physicians, or living will, as many call

How Do I Revoke a Durable Power of Attorney In Texas?

A durable power of attorney is a written document that allows you to designate someone you trust to engage in specified business, financial and legal transactions on your behalf. It’s called “durable” because it does

Don’t Forget To Coordinate Beneficiary Designations

Some people go through the time and expense of making a Will but fail to change beneficiary designation on non-probate assets such as life insurance. This can affect your overall distribution scheme. Once you have

Wacky Will Wednesday: Wills That Make You Go “Hmmm…” – Ray Fulk

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. Most leave their estate to family members, close

What Is The Difference Between A Living Will And A Last Will and Testament?

Many people confuse Living Wills with Last Wills and Testaments. They sound similar, but serve very different purposes. A Living Will, also known as a Directive to Physicians, is a document that allows you to

Is Probate Necessary to Transfer Title to a Vehicle?

I received an email recently from someone whose unmarried brother had died without a will.  He was survived by both his parents, one full sibling and three half siblings. He lived with his father and

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