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
The law gives you the freedom to make a Will that distributes your property to the people you choose and in the proportion and manner you decide.
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 Wills
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…
The Risk of DIY Planning
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…
Can you imagine writing your will on your bedroom wall? How about the fender of your vehicle? According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the shortest…
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,…
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…
LegalZoom advertises itself as a cheaper alternative to an attorney. And many forgo professional advice because they are lured by the lower costs and believe the document…