The Risk of DIY Planning
LegalZoom markets itself as a cheaper alternative to hiring an attorney. As a result, many individuals choose LegalZoom over professional legal services, believing that its documents will…
Requirements of a Valid Will, Wills
Texas attorney Rania Combs discusses the statutory requirements of a valid holographic Will and a valid typewritten Will in Texas.
How Property Distributed When Someone Dies Without A Will
Most of us know we need a Will. But life is busy. None of us expects to die today, tomorrow or anytime soon. So procrastinating doesn’t seem risky.
FAQs About Wills
A holographic Will is a handwritten Will. And there have been some strange ones. For example, can you imagine writing your will on your…
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…
A self-proving affidavit is a sworn statement that accompanies a Will. In the case of an attested Will, the testator and all witnesses sign it in the…
LegalZoom and other do-it-yourself document preparation services want you to believe that the process of preparing a Will is as easy as filling in the blanks on…
Special Needs Trusts
Estate planning is important for all families, but especially so for families with a special needs child. This is because without appropriate estate planning, a well-meaning parent…
FAQs About Powers of Attorney and Directives, Planning for Special Circumstances
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…