The right estate plan can protect you during the aging process, safeguard your family, and provide a smooth and inexpensive means of transferring property to loved ones in the future. The wrong estate plan could be almost as bad as no estate plan whatsoever. When you understand the most common […]
Category: Estate Planning
Many people think estate planning is all about transferring property after your death. While asset protection is a key part of estate planning, a comprehensive estate plan not only safeguards your loved ones after you pass away but can also help protect health care interests during your life as well. […]
Many people establish estate plans based on revocable living trusts to avoid probate. The popularity of these plans is based on a healthy fear of the probate process. Probate has a reputation for being long, complicated, and expensive. Is it always necessary in Texas? And is it really that bad? […]
A power of attorney is an important estate planning document that can be used in a variety of ways. Some uses are a matter of convenience, but others can have a huge impact on the lives of individuals and families. Often, a power of attorney is referred to as “durable.” […]
Your parents may not be old yet, but they are getting older—we all are. The time to consider plans for both emergencies and eventual transitions is now, before the need arises. When you wait to talk to your parents about making plans, they can feel pressured and confused. In those […]