Provide For A Dog In A Will In Texas
Texas Statutory Pet Trust Many people think about the kind of life their loving pets will have when they as pet owners get incapacitated or die. What usually happens when there is no plan for … Read more
Top Three Reasons NOT to Use Online Legal Services for Estate Planning
DIY legal websites, like Legal Zoom and Rocket Lawyer, are attractive to consumers for two major reasons: they’re low-priced and convenient. These perceptions, although perhaps true in the near-term, often come at a serious cost … Read more
Estate Planning: A New Year’s Gift to Last a Lifetime
2019 is officially upon us. If you’re like most people, the beginning of a new year is a time to contemplate what changes might make your life more simple, manageable, or easy to enjoy. For … Read more
Give the Gift of Planning
With the holiday season approaching quickly, your mind is likely becoming more and more occupied by the pesky thought: “What gifts should I buy for my loved ones?” Indeed, this question is never easy to … Read more
Three Reasons to Draft your Medical Power of Attorney
What Is a Medical Power of Attorney? A Medical Power of Attorney is a legal document that transfers your authority to make medical decisions to another person in the event of your incapacitation. A Directive … Read more
Happy New Year!
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? If so, have you kept it so far? Really? According to the Huffington Post, only 8% of folks actually keep their New Year’s resolutions, so if … Read more
Probate Administration Made Easy in Texas
Although it’s not really an enjoyable task after the death of a loved one, probate administration can be quite easy in Texas with a will that’s drafted by an experienced estate planning attorney. Probate Administration … Read more
Consider a Series LLC for Your Real Estate Investment
Here’s a great Idea for Texas real estate investors: consider the use of a newer type of LLC, called the Series LLC. Instead of using a traditional Texas LLC for real estate investing, which is … Read more
Avoiding Probate with an Enhanced Life Estate or “Lady Bird” Deed
In Texas estate planning, we have what’s called a “Lady Bird Deed” (also called an “enhanced life estate deed”). It’s a way to transfer property to another individual outside of probate while retaining a life … Read more
Update Your Statutory Durable Power of Attorney
Estate planning is a curious thing. It’s sort of like a dreaded household chore think of taking out the garbage. You may put off taking out the garbage until the bin is full, then see … Read more
ILIT: Decreasing Your Taxable Estate with an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
It’s smart to have a life insurance policy to help your family in the event that you pass away suddenly. It can help keep your family in your home and pay for college tuition. One … Read more