Jan 20, 2023 | Estate Planning and Probate
An estate plan is an essential part of ensuring that your assets and loved ones are taken care of after your passing. There are several key components that should be included in your estate plan to ensure that it is comprehensive and effective. First, a will is an...
May 13, 2023 | Estate Planning and Probate, Living Wills, Medical Power of Attorney
Medical directives and a medical power of attorney (POA) are two legal documents that are used in healthcare decision-making, but they serve different purposes. A medical directive, also known as an advance directive or living will, is a legal document that specifies...
May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Estate planning is a crucial component of financial planning, and it involves planning for the transfer of your assets to your beneficiaries after your death. However, your estate planning goals may change over time, especially in response to major life events. Here...
Apr 20, 2023 | Estate Planning and Probate, Uncategorized
Why Medical Directives Are Important No one likes to think about their own mortality, but it’s an important part of life. By planning ahead for your end-of-life care, you can ensure that your wishes are known and that your loved ones are not burdened with making...
Mar 28, 2023 | Estate Planning and Probate
Estate planning is the process of preparing for the distribution of your assets after your death. It is important for young families to do estate planning because it can help ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, that your children are...
Mar 15, 2023 | Estate Planning and Probate
Estate planning is an important aspect of protecting your assets and ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of after you pass away. However, estate planning can be a complex process, and it’s easy to make mistakes if you’re not familiar with the laws and...
Feb 20, 2023 | Estate Planning and Probate
Estate planning is an essential part of ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of, even after you’re gone. But, for those with special needs, it’s even more crucial. A Special Needs Trust can provide a way to preserve assets for the benefit of a...
Feb 3, 2023 | Estate Planning and Probate
Estate planning can be a difficult task for many people, especially when it comes to avoiding family conflict. However, there are several best practices that can help to ensure that your estate plan is created in a way that minimizes conflict and promotes harmony...
Jan 12, 2023 | Estate Planning and Probate
Many people may not realize the importance of having an estate plan in place, but the risks and consequences of not having one in place can be significant. Not having an estate plan may send a message to your family you did not love them enough to make it easier for...
Sep 5, 2022 | Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate, Medical Power of Attorney, Powers of Attorney. HIPPA authorizations
In Texas there are 2 commonly used power of attorneys (POA). I want to talk about both types of these POAs. You will learn what you can and cannot do with both of these documents. POAs are very useful documents. Used appropriately, both documents will expedite and...