Estate Planning Resources

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

Choosing a Guardian for Your Children

Many people delay having a estate plans drafted because they have difficulty selecting a guardian for their children. It’s a huge decision. After all, the person you choose will be responsible for caring for your

Estate Planning for Your Digital Estate

According to a recent Pew Research Study, about 90 percent of all Americans conduct online activities. For adults under 50, that number is even higher. We use the internet for e-mail, shopping, banking, and social

Don’t Wait Until Just Before You Get On A Plane to Prepare Your Estate Plan

On average more than 6 million car accidents occur in the United States each year. Of those, about 40,000 are fatalities. Contrast these numbers with the number of airline accidents and fatalities each year. According

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

If you are an unmarried person who dies without a Will in Texas, the Texas intestacy statutes will dictate how and to whom your assets will be distributed. According to the statutes, if you are

Repeal of Estate Tax Causes Ethical Quandary

NB: This article was published on January 1, 2010 and contains information that is outdated but included on this website for historical context. For current information regarding the estate tax, read: Does Every Estate Have

The Death of the Estate Tax

NB: This article was published on January 1, 2010 and contains information that is outdated but included on this website for historical context. For current information regarding the estate tax, read: Does Every Estate Have

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 read to them and play with them. 

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. According to these statutes, if you die without a will

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 event you are incapacitated and incapable of making them for yourself.

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 adult Americans do not have one. Parents with children under age 18

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