by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Sep 27, 2022 | Retirement Assets
At this point in your life, you may not think it’s time to consider how you would pay for long term care, should you or your spouse need it. If your parents needed care, you might have gone through the exercise of planning with them…but what about for yourself? It is...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Sep 7, 2022 | Wills & Trusts
Sitting down and discussing estate planning for the first time, you may have determined that a trust is the best estate planning vehicle to meet your needs. You may not have considered, however, who you want to serve as your trustee. Determining who your beneficiaries...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
At the Hailey-Petty Law Firm, PLLC, we are not only dedicated to our clients, but also to supporting our local Austin and San Antonio communities. One event, in particular, that we sponsor is the Deerpark Ranger Run 5K, which is taking place on September 24th. All the...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
New office locations will better accommodate the firm’s growing team, and provide more convenient access for clients. Austin & San Antonio, TX (29 August 2022) – The Hailey-Petty Law Firm announced today that the firm has expanded into two new office locations in...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Aug 18, 2022 | Elder Law, Probate
Dealing with the death of a loved one is always a difficult experience. As devastating as the emotional consequences of your loved one’s passing can be, they are compounded by having to deal with so many practical necessities, especially if you are named executor of...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Jul 25, 2022 | Wills
Making heads or tails of the estate planning process—and the many documents associated with that process—can be confusing, to say the least. To complicate matters even more, there are many frequently perpetuated myths about wills and living trusts that, if not...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Jul 14, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you have been named estate executor, you most likely have questions about what your responsibilities entail. This is a very important role, and therefore it’s very important you get clear answers to your questions. What does an executor of a Will do? What are their...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Jul 7, 2022 | Estate Planning
Beneficiary designations are an important part of the estate planning process, even though they are actually dealt with outside of the estate plan itself. A designated beneficiary is a person who inherits an asset—such as the balance of an individual retirement...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | May 30, 2022 | Marriage
It’s been more than a year since Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. After almost 8 years of marriage, the TV personality and businesswoman broke things off on February 19, 2021. However, it wasn’t until March 2, 2022, that she was...
by Hailey-Petty Law Firm | Apr 14, 2022 | Estate Planning
Per Stirpes Texas Per Stirpes And Not Per Capita In TX Wills are the primary estate planning documents. When you are drafting a Will you may need to include either the per stirpes or the per capita terms in the document. Any person engaging in estate planning is...
