The guardianship process in Texas is lengthy and expensive.  In the unfortunate situation where a parent is no longer able to take care of their child, whether due to incapacity or death, it is possible that the question arises as to where your child would go.

You have graduated high school, turned 18 and are now facing college, trade school, military, etc. Your parents no longer have the ability to make decisions for you. Having a powers of attorney allow your parents to be in the position to help make decisions in case of an emergency.

Yes, this happens!  Communication with your attorney is essential to avoid mistakes in your estate plan.  Sometimes things get overlooked or forgotten when you have a consultation with an attorney for estate planning.

Anyone who is over the age of 18 and is able to make decisions on their own should have Powers of Attorney in place.

What is a will? A will is a legal document that a law firm, such as our firm, prepares to clearly lay out your intentions for when you pass away. Let’s face it, we are not going to live forever. Someone will have to take care of our earthly possessions.

In the many years passed, the options were to be buried or cremated. Those are still options; however, there are many new options for you to choose from.

Estate planning involves a litany of legal documents and considerations.  Depending on the size of the estate, plans can include legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and the like.  As we age, different considerations come into play.  As a result, it is always important to have any existing estate plan reviewed and updated periodically to ensure it continues to meet with your wishes and changing law.

There are several types of trusts. The most common is a revocable trust which means you can make changes anytime you want. We start with this trust and create a specialized trust that fits your needs. The revocable trust will have provisions that take place determines what happens while you are alive, when you are incapacitated and once you pass away.

Parents who have children with special needs face a litany of challenges and decisions when putting together an estate plan, and the process can be overwhelming.  However, when it comes to preparing an estate plan, there are two general categories of needs parents will want to consider: (1) caring for the child’s physical well-being; and (2) caring for the child’s financial well-being.

What happens when your loved one passes away and you have just found out that you are the executor in the will? If you found your way to this page, then you may be feeling overwhelmed, lost or just completely confused as to what happens next. Do not panic! We are here to help you.