Anne Heche was an Emmy award-winning actress–you may know her from such blockbuster hits as Donnie Brasco and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Sadly, Heche died unexpectedly in a car crash in August … Read more
Talking to parents about estate planning can be difficult. It is, at its core, a conversation about what will happen when they are gone. Uncomfortable, for sure…but a conversation that needs to be had nonetheless. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more