Estate Planning Resources

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

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NB: This article was published on January 1, 2010 and contains information that is outdated but included on this website for historical context.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

My Virtual Law Firm

Over the next few months, I will be preparing to launch a completely Web-based law office that will give busy Texas parents the ability to prepare their wills, trusts and estate plans from the comfort

Can I Make An Oral Will in Texas?

Attorney Rania Combs discusses whether Texas law authorizes a testator to make an oral will in Texas.

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