Probating a Lost Will
Probate involves the filing of a deceased person's Last Will & Testament with a court. In some instances, though, heirs cannot locate the original Will. What can be done if the original Will is lost? Is there a way to probate a lost Will? When heirs cannot find...
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Don’t Send Your Child to College Without These 3 Things
Unless you prepare in advance, you won’t be able to access your child’s medical or financial information when he goes to college … even when there is an emergency.
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The Basics of Estate Planning
Estate planning, at its core, is a way for you to protect and take care of your family’s needs after your death.
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Four Tips for Planning Your Estate
It’s important to plan for what happens to your assets after you die. Your family needs the security that only your planning can give them.
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Why You Need a Will
People may think that wills and attorneys are expensive. In the overall scheme of things, they really aren’t.
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Estate Planning Is Not Just for the Rich
It doesn’t matter what you do for a living, whether you have kids or no kids, whether you think you have an estate or not, estate planning is for you.
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Make It Easy for Your Loved Ones with an Estate Plan
I regularly meet with clients who want to take preventative measures to make sure their families are not burdened if they become incapacitated or die. The most common question I hear is, “What do I need to do to make it easy for my loved ones?” I do have a few...
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What is a Directive to Physicians?
A Directive to Physicians is more popularly known as a “Living Will.” It is a document that instructs your physician not to use artificial methods to extend your life if you have a terminal or irreversible condition. Stating your wishes in advance of such a diagnosis...
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Transferring Title to a Vehicle Without Probate
I get a lot of questions about estate planning by email. Most of the questions are too involved for an answer by return email. In those situations, I arrange either an in-office consultation or a phone consultation. But, every now and again I do get a question that...
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The Difficulty of Life or Death Decisions
During my initial consultation with clients, I always discuss the various documents that should be part of a comprehensive estate plan. As I explain the purpose of each document I find that the Directive to Physicians, also known as a Living Will, generates the most...
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What is a Durable Power of Attorney?
With a Durable Power of Attorney you appoint another person to make financial decisions for you if you become unable to make the decisions for yourself.
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I’m Single, I Have No Children … Do I Need a Will in Texas?
You need a Will in Texas if you want to control how your property is distributed at your death rather than allowing the State to make the decision for you.
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