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When I started my solo practice last January, I must admit I was a bit nervous. I believed that clients would benefit from a web-based law firm…

How Do I Revoke a Medical Power of Attorney in Texas?

In Texas, a Medical Power of Attorney can be revoked in the following ways: You can revoke a Medical Power of Attorney by notifying either the…

Does Marriage Revoke a Valid Preexisting Will?

Some states have pretermitted spouse statutes. In those states, if a person marries after making a will, and predeceases his spouse, then the surviving spouse will…

Selecting a Guardian in the “Modern Family”

I think one of the funniest shows on television right now is Modern Family, and last night’s show was especially hilarious as Cameron and Mitchell tried to…

Caring for a Loved One With Dementia

As Americans live longer, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia is on the rise. I read recently that the incidence of people with Alzheimer’s doubles for every…

Estate Planning for Couples

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 sets the estate tax rate at 40 percent for individual estates valued at over $5 million, indexed for inflation. Additionally, can…

Wacky Wednesday: Wills That Make You Go “Hmmm…” – Jeremy Betham

NB: This post is part of a series highlighting wills that contain some interesting, and sometimes bizarre, bequests and stipulations. You can see all these posts here.

What is a Letter of Intent for Child With Special Needs

A letter of intent is not a legally-binding document. Rather, it provides detailed information about a child with special needs. This letter guides caregivers, guardians, and trustees responsible…