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Advance Directive Mistakes to Avoid

Advance care directives are powerful estate planning tools. They let family and medical professionals know your preferences, priorities, and wishes surrounding healthcare when you are incapacitated. When employed correctly, an advance directive can ease stress for your loved ones and…

6 Estate Planning Strategies Following COVID-19

For most people, us in Houston included, living through the coronavirus pandemic has left us weary yet ready to tackle any challenge that comes our way. This pandemic was completely unexpected a year and a half ago. There was so…

Alzheimer’s Patient Spoon-Fed Because Directive Wasn’t Specific

In 40 years, Bill Harris built up a lifetime of memories with his wife, Nora, but since she was diagnosed with early onset of Alzheimer’s seven years ago, things have changed. “She doesn't really make words sometimes,” said Harris in…

Make Certain Your College-Bound Kid Has Packed a Health Care Power of Attorney

You thought you purchased just about everything for your child for college, but don’t forget one more important item: a health care power of attorney or health proxy. When a child turns 18, parents don’t have much authority under federal…