“I don’t plan to die next week,” my clients often tell me. They convince themselves there is no urgency in completing or finalizing their estate plans. The truth is…
What is an ABLE Account? An ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account is a type of savings account for individuals with disabilities and their families. The account…
Barrack Obama signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience “(ABLE”) Act into on December 19, 2014. It requires each state to pass its own ABLE Act. Governor Greg…
If you are the parent of a high school senior about to graduate, you’re probably feeling a whirlwind of emotion right now. I…
I have written before that a move to another state can trigger a need to update your will. It’s not necessarily because the move invalidates…
“Will it be necessary to hire a lawyer to go through probate?” That’s a question I get each week from Texans who have lost friends and family members.
A man who introduced himself as Alex called last week. I was on another call, so I let the call go to my voicemail. He didn’t leave a…
An Affidavit of Heirship is a legal document that summarizes the deceased person’s family history and the identity of their heirs. Although it is not a formal adjudication…