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 I Transfer Property in Texas With a Foreign Will?

The Texas Estates Code may allow a will executed under the law of another state or country to be admitted to probate to transfer Texas real and personal property when the testator was not domiciled

Preparing for Aruba!

The article explains how parents traveling without their children can prepare caregivers with guardian documents, health care authority, and essential medical and insurance information.

What Are The Odds That You Will Die an Untimely Death?

The article reviews 2007 U.S. death statistics for people ages 25 to 64 and explains why families should prepare for unexpected loss with basic estate planning documents.

Friday Funny: Advanced Healthcare Directives

This Friday Funny post shares a humorous cartoon about advanced healthcare directives and credits Michigan estate planning attorney Mike Lichterman.

Thank You!

The author reflects on the first year of a solo web-based law practice, its accessibility and cost benefits, and the support and media attention that helped it grow.

How Do I Revoke a Medical Power of Attorney in Texas?

The article explains that a Texas Medical Power of Attorney may be revoked orally or in writing, by executing a new one, or after divorce when a spouse is the designated agent.

Does Marriage Revoke a Valid Preexisting Will?

The article explains that Texas has no pretermitted spouse statute, so marriage does not revoke a valid preexisting Will, although a new Will may be needed to provide for a spouse as intended.

Selecting a Guardian in the “Modern Family”

Using a Modern Family storyline, the article explains why parents should choose a guardian despite imperfections, avoid procrastination, and periodically reevaluate their decision.

Caring for a Loved One With Dementia

The article explains how caregivers can support loved ones with dementia by redirecting confusion and delusions instead of correcting them.

Estate Planning for Couples

This historical article discusses how portability, bypass trusts, lifetime gifts, estate tax returns, and remarriage can affect estate planning for married couples.

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