Financial Powers of Attorney
A durable power of attorney is a written document that authorizes another person, known as an agent, to engage in specified business, financial and legal transactions on…
FAQs About Trusts
Lawyers use a lot words when talking about trusts, often assuming that everyone knows their meaning. But in speaking to clients and friends, I realized that many…
FAQs About Wills
Life Changes Can Result In Unintended Consequences, Even For Those With Wills Many years ago, I read an essay entitled “second-chance family” that reinforced…
The Risk of DIY Planning
An attorney can help you understand the ramifications of your estate planning choices to achieve your estate planning goals and objectives.
Planning for Special Circumstances
Rania Combs discusses tips for organizing your estate so your fiduciaries have all the information they need to handle your affairs.
Estate Planning, Planning for Special Circumstances
In Texas, life tenant has important legal rights and responsibilities when occupying property under a life estate. Understanding these key legal insights helps ensure compliance with Texas law…
If you are a parent of young children, getting your estate plans in order can help you ensure that your minor children will be protected in the…
FAQs About Estate Planning
A recent survey found that approximately two-thirds of Americans don’t have a wills, and even fewer have power of attorneys or health care directives. Are you one…
Probating a Will
Probate has gotten a bad reputation as being expensive and causing delays. As a result, many people try to avoid it at all cost. In many states,…
A couple of weeks ago, I explained that probate recently got more private in Texas. In the past an estate’s representative was required to file an…