I have written before about the benefit of adding a self-proving affidavit to an attested Will. Doing so typically save time and expense because it eliminates the…
Witnesses have a very important role in Will executions. It’s their job to verify that the Testator executed his will and had testamentary capacity and intent to…
I have written before about the importance of having health care directives. These documents allow you to appoint a…
Texas recognizes two types of written Wills. An attested Will is the most common type of Last Will and Testament. To be valid, it must…
I got a heartbreaking call this week from a woman whose fiancé had recently died. They had been a couple for many years, and…
Many years ago, a neighbor’s teenaged daughter asked me what type of law I practiced. When I told her I focused on estate planning,…
I get phone calls and emails each week from people who are grieving the death of a family member. They’re often confused and overwhelmed…
I got a phone call from a man last week seeking information on how to revoke a Medical Power of Attorney. After talking to…