Estate Planning
Are you a business owner? We know as a business owner that you have invested significant time, effort, and resources into building and growing your company. And, it is important to be sure that your hard work and the value of your business is protected and continues to thrive, even after you have passed away. Although creating a Texas last…Read More
Do you and your spouse have a power of attorney? Are you familiar with a power of attorney? A power of attorney (POA) is a legal instrument that grants an individual the authority to act on behalf of another person in various matters, including financial and healthcare decisions. Now when it comes to marriage, you may wonder whether a spouse…Read More
Did you know that estate planning has become more complex due to the increasing presence of digital assets that need to be planned for? What are digital assets? Digital assets refer to any form of content or information that exists in a digital format and holds value to individuals or businesses. These assets encompass a wide range of items, including…Read More
Have you recently moved to another state? Was your move because of better job opportunities, warmer weather, lower taxes, or a desire to be closer to family? Were you aware that moving to a different state has become a common occurrence in today's dynamic American society? In fact, people have become more mobile than ever before. However, did you realize…Read More
Have you recently moved to Texas and want to update your estate plan to reflect Texas laws? Or have you decided to now begin estate planning? Or do you need to update your current Texas estate plan? Whatever your reason may be, choosing a local qualified estate planning attorney in Texas is an important decision. Your decision will ensure that…Read More
Preparing for a hurricane doesn’t just mean securing your home or relocating from the area in advance of an oncoming super-storm, it also means knowing what to do after a hurricane passes. There’s a lot more to it than simply cleaning up yard debris and waiting for your electricity to be restored, if necessary. It can be an extremely hazardous…Read More
Creating a comprehensive plan to distribute your assets and provide for your loved ones after your death is one of the more challenging, but rewarding tasks you will undertake. Estate planning, however, is more than just establishing a last will and testament or a trust agreement. A separate document, called a durable power of attorney, ensures that your affairs are…Read More
If you are currently struggling to choose a decision maker for yourself, know you are not alone. Many people have difficulty deciding who they want to carry out tough decisions for them on their behalf. A decision maker might have to make legal, financial and medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated. These decisions will have an effect on…Read More
As a Texan, I have a special place in my heart for the television show King of the Hill. Although its final season wrapped in 2009, you can still catch reruns almost every day. Well, the other day one of my favorite episodes was on; the one where Hank finds out he is the executor of his late father’s estate. As you…Read More
Do you have any idea how much “digital exhaust” you are emitting? If you have no idea because you have never heard of the like, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Digital exhaust is a new term tech companies have come up with to describe the digital assets and output of the average person. So much of our lives are connected to the…Read More
A lot of estate planning advice focuses on how to pass on wealth to the next generation. This is important information, but ignores the fact that assets aren’t the only thing that are passed on after a death. Debts are often passed on as well. A recent article in Time highlighted a new study that found “…73% of American consumers die in…Read More