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Does an IRA Beneficiary Designation Override a Will?

I recently received a note from a woman whose mother had recently passed away. Her mother’s Will directed that her estate be divided equally among her three…

How To Talk With A Friend Who Is Sick

At some point in our lives, most of us will know someone who is facing a life-threatening illness. We’ll want to help, but may not know just…

Guidance For Trustees of Special Needs Trusts

If you have been named as the trustee of a special needs trust, you likely have many questions about how to administer the trust. You can…

Should I Disinherit My Disabled Child to Protect His Benefits?

Parents whose children are receiving government benefits, such as SSI and Medicaid, know that those benefits are means-tested. Those with countable assets greater than…

Can a Comatose Patient Communicate End-Of-Life Wishes?

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned an article I read recently about a study that suggested 20 percent of the tens of…

How Do I Revoke a Living Will?

The directive to physicians is a difficult document to sign for many people because it specifies your wishes regarding  life-sustaining treatment should be administered, withdrawn or withheld…

Life Or Death Decisions Are Never Easy

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How Do I Revoke a Durable Power of Attorney In Texas?

A durable power of attorney is a written document that allows you to designate someone you trust to engage in specified business, financial and legal transactions…