by Information HPL | Jun 17, 2021 | Estate Planning
Texas is known for its big skies, generous portion sizes, and straightforward probate process. Anyone who has ever played with a Rubik’s Cube knows that straightforward doesn’t mean simple, however. While the steps required of probating a will in Texas are easy to...
by Information HPL | Jun 2, 2021 | Estate Planning
According to United States Census Bureau data from 2008-2012, 24.8 percent of men and 24.4 percent of women have been married two or more times. Estate planning should play an important part in any marriage but especially in a second marriage. The alternative to...
by Information HPL | May 17, 2021 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized
General power of attorney authorizes an agent to act on your behalf regarding certain matters such as financial and legal issues. However, one drawback of a general power of attorney is that this type of legal protection actually ends if a person becomes...
by Information HPL | May 10, 2021 | Estate Planning
Being named executor of a loved one’s estate can be overwhelming. Inevitably, the responsibility arrives at a time already rife with stress and rarely is a person well-prepared for the job. If you are in this position, educating yourself about the scope of the...
by Information HPL | May 3, 2021 | Estate Planning
When people think of essential estate planning documents, they often think only of wills and powers of attorney. However, Designations of Guardian are just as important. A Designation of Guardianship serves two essential purposes. First, it allows you to designate a...
by Information HPL | Apr 5, 2021 | Estate Planning
In the after math of losing a loved one, nobody relishes the experience of navigating a complex, often trying legal process. This said, not all probate experiences are equal. Depending on the process required for your case, the experience can be relatively painless,...
by Information HPL | Mar 29, 2021 | Estate Planning
Creators of family-owned businesses put their heart and soul into creating a business that they love and dedicate all their time to. Yet, putting off business succession planning is a mistake most business owners make. It is never too early to put in place a business...
by Information HPL | Mar 10, 2021 | Estate Planning
The Covid-19 pandemic has set the need for an estate plan in sharp relief for adults nationwide. This past year has taught all of us that tomorrow cannot be taken for granted, leading to an increasing number of people to plan and many more to recognize the need to...
by Information HPL | Feb 22, 2021 | Estate Planning, Wealth and Estates
If you are planning a move to Texas or have recently arrived to the state, updating your estate plan is an important item to add to your to-do list. Legal requirements related to estate planning vary by state and ensuring that these differences do no not catch you by...
by Information HPL | Feb 4, 2021 | Estate Planning, Uncategorized, Wealth and Estates
Silver linings of the Covid-19 pandemic are few but one worth underscoring is the lesson we have all received in not taking anything for granted. This past year showed that, indeed, no one knows what tomorrow may bring and accordingly millions have responded to the...
