As the year draws to a close, I have a lot for which to be thankful: My greatest joy is my family, and I am thankful for…
A concerned daughter contacted me. Her mother’s Will was outdated, and needed to be updated. She has been wanting to make changes for years, but getting this…
I have written before that if you are part of a blended family, making an outright distribution to your spouse may result in your children from…
Is your elderly parent or grandparent involved in a new relationship with someone significantly younger? If so, beware. Thanksgiving may be a good time for you to…
A concerned relative contacted me. Her cousin had been married for eight years before her recent death. Her deceased cousin had a son from a prior marriage.
I have written before that Texas has one of the most simplified probate processes in the country. If a testator instructs in his will that there…
As an estate planning attorney, I’ve had the great privilege of working with many individuals who are nearing the end of their lives. Although elderly and sometimes…
A concerned daughter called me recently. She said she needed a Lady Bird Deed prepared by the end of the day. When I asked why she was…