Planning for Special Circumstances

If You Eat A Frog First Thing In The Morning, The Rest of Your Day Will Be Wonderful – Mark Twain

Whether it’s doing the laundry, cleaning out the garage, or getting that long overdue check-up, all of us face tasks each week that we dread. We…

Planning for Special Circumstances

Don’t Let Plans for More Children Keep You From Protecting the Ones You Have

I read a book recently called The Middle Place. It’s a beautiful and touching memoir written by Kelly Corrigan, a young mother…

Planning for Special Circumstances

Estate Planning Puts Parents in Control

I always get anxious when I travel away from my kids, and my anxiety is heightened when my husband and I travel together. So when we traveled…

Questions About Estate Tax

Prepare for the Return of the Estate Tax

NB: This article was published on July 5, 2010 and contains information that may be outdated. For current information regarding the estate tax, read: Estate…

FAQs About Estate Planning

Where Should I Store My Estate Planning Documents?

So you’ve gotten your estate planning done. Great! But now what? Where do you keep these documents so that they can be they can be used…

Planning for Special Circumstances

Estate Planning Can Help Parents Prevent Family Feuds

I have three children who get usually get along. But virtually every day, they squabble about something trivial. For example, they may argue over who gets…

Special Needs Trusts

Estate Planning for Special Needs Children

Estate planning is important for all families, but especially so for families with a special needs child.  This is because without appropriate estate planning,…

FAQs About Powers of Attorney and Directives, Planning for Special Circumstances

Why Do I Need a HIPAA Authorization?

What is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), is a Federal law that required the establishment of national standards to protect the privacy…

How Property Distributed When Someone Dies Without A Will

The Complexities of Intestacy in Texas

Many people may assume that if they are married and die without a Will in Texas, their surviving spouse will inherit their entire estate. You might…

Choosing a Guardian

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian – Willingness to Serve

NB: This post is part of a series discussing factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can read all these posts…