Estate Planning Resources

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

Intestate Distribution for the Single Parent — What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Texas?

The article explains how Texas intestacy statutes distribute a single parent’s property among descendants and the consequences of dying without a Will.

Repeal of Estate Tax Causes Ethical Quandary

This historical article examines how the temporary 2010 repeal of the federal estate tax created tax-planning and ethical concerns surrounding end-of-life medical decisions.

The Death of the Estate Tax

This historical 2010 article explains the temporary federal estate tax repeal, possible 2011 changes, and the potential impact on Texans.

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

The article explains why parents should designate a guardian for their children rather than leave the decision to a judge who may not know their family’s wishes.

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

The article explains how Texas intestacy statutes distribute the estate of a single person without children who dies without a valid Will.

My Virtual Law Firm

The article previews a planned Web-based law office designed to help busy Texas parents prepare wills, trusts, and estate plans from home, with a hoped-for launch on January 4, 2010.

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