I was contacted recently by a man I’ll call Jack, whose uncle had just passed away. Jack’s uncle was single, his parents had predeceased him, and…
To be effective in Texas, a durable power of attorney must: be in writing signed by an adult name an agent or attorney in fact expressly provide that…
When a person dies and probate is necessary, a court will appoint a personal representative, called an executor or administrator, to oversee the winding up of the…
Probate has gotten a bad reputation as being expensive and causing delays. As a result, many people try to avoid it at all cost. In many states,…
A durable power of attorney gives you the power to appoint a trusted family member or friend as an agent to manage your finances if you are…
I received an email this week from a grieving and very frustrated man. He lost his wife this month after sixteen years of marriage. Both he…
NB: This article was published on July 25, 2012 and contains information that may be outdated. For current information regarding the estate tax, read: Estate Tax Certainty…For…
I spoke to a young mother several weeks ago who wanted information on how to legally name a guardian for her minor children. She explained that…