Estate planning can be complicated for any couple, but LGBTQIA+ couples often face added challenges. Fortunately, an experienced estate planning attorney can put plans in place to cover the gaps and protect couples and their families. Knowing the potential problems can help you prepare. Marriage Makes a Big Difference Any […]
Probate is a legal process for wrapping up someone’s financial and legal affairs after they pass away. Depending on the situation, probate may not be necessary, or a simplified version of the process may be available. In many cases, however, regardless of whether the deceased person left a will, someone […]
If you ask a group of estate planning attorneys about the most common mistakes they see, it wouldn’t be surprising if “failing to create an estate plan” topped the list. Many surveys indicate that less than half of Americans have a will, and that number drops even lower for parents […]
About half the states in the country recognize the validity of handwritten wills, and Texas is one of them. It might seem like there could be a few problems with having someone write out their own will by hand, but in fact, there can be some huge and expensive legal […]
To say that nursing home costs are high would be a gross understatement. Monthly fees and added expenses can quickly deplete the savings of people in almost any situation. For that reason, it is not surprising that people take advantage of assistance from Medicaid to help cover the costs of […]