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  • HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE: WHO WILL MAKE YOUR HEALTH CARE DECISIONS IF YOU CAN’T?

    A Medical Power of Attorney appoints a trusted person to make decisions for the individual if the individual also help with elder law issues, VA and Medicaid planning and other issues related to special needs trusts

  • How to Deal with Greedy Family Members after a Death

    produce conflicting documentation, they may resort to contesting the wishes of the deceased via will and trust Review Signed Documents Thoroughly First Closely review any formal estate planning documents like wills, trusts When beneficiaries threaten legal action against an estate, the most critical step is consulting a trust By working with an experienced Texas estate planning attorney to create a properly executed will , trusts From wills, trusts, and asset protection to legacy giving and contest prevention, our attorneys partner

  • Joint Bank Account After Death: Who Gets the Money?

    Things like wills or trusts must also be considered depending on where the deceased partner falls in In this case, an executor or administrator must be appointed by a probate court to access the funds and

  • Not Just for Hollywood Stars: Protecting the Farm with a Pre-Nuptial

    While a trust can be used to transfer restrictions and buy-sell agreements to protect the farm, including

  • Avoid Probate with These Tactics

    Here are some to consider: Draft a Revocable Living Trust. Creating a living trust allows your trustee to transfer your property and possessions to your family Talk to an estate planning attorney for help setting up – and “funding” – a trust. ProbateAttorney #Probate #ProbateCourt #Inheritance #Wills #HoustonEstatePlanningLawyer #TaxPlanning #Trusts

  • Be Brave and Talk about Estate Planning

    For sure, but there may be other items you need, such as a trust if you have a lot of assets that may WillChanges #HoustonWills #Probate #ProbateCourt #Inheritance #PowerofAttorney #HoustonEstatePlanningLawyer #Trusts

  • What Happens in Probate Court? A Comprehensive Guide

    Creditors – The executor must publish a notice in order to notify any potential creditors of the estate administration It is not necessary in independent administrations unless the will or a beneficiary requests the accounting The judge then officially appoints the executor named in the will to oversee administering the estate Closing the Estate Finally, the executor can petition the court to close the estate after completing administration

  • Estate Planning for Those You Love (Including Four-Legged Children)!

    Trusts for Pets Eager to secure a fund for your pet’s care after you pass? You may want to weigh the benefits of creating a trust for your pets. are drafted throughout the trust. A trust also provides accountability for the money you will leave the caretaker to be sure it is used Pet trusts are a more secure option than wills, but they are also quite inflexible.

  • Make That Required Minimum Distribution go Directly to Your Favorite Charity

    Now that this law is permanent, IRA administrators have begun to simplify the process. Otherwise, the IRA administrator will write the check and send it directly to the charity. If your IRA administrator doesn’t allow check writing but will transfer money directly to the charity

  • Biggest Estate Planning Stories of 2020

    According to documents filed with the court, attorneys and the estate administrators have spent more While no one likes to think about death, Prince could have avoided tens of millions in legal and administrative fees with a trust and thorough estate plan. initially believed their mother died without a will and agreed upon her niece, Sabrina Williams, as the administrator Williams stepped down as administrator for the estate.

  • A Light at the End of the Tunnel for Britney Spears

    .), and will ultimately allow you to appoint an individual you trust to manage your estate on your behalf A medical power of attorney would have allowed Britney to appoint an individual she trusted, other than Trusting the right estate planning team to have your back is something that should not be taken lightly

  • Is Whole Life Insurance Right for You?

    lifelong dependent, such a child with special needs—a life insurance payout can fund a special needs trust Note: you will want to create an “irrevocable trust” to own the life insurance and to be the beneficiary

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