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Formally documenting your healthcare decisions now protects you during situations where you are unable to make those decisions for yourself. The Directive to Physicians, often called a living will, is a desirable component of the medical side of estate planning. It enables you to communicate your preferences regarding end-of-life medical treatment in the event you're faced with a terminal or irreversible Read More

When an estate plan leaves unequal shares, has unexpected provisions, or there’s no will at all, the aftermath can ripple through families and finances with foreseeable but undesirable consequences. The absence of a will or unexpected provisions can lead to disputes that might require legal intervention to resolve, further complicating the grieving process. In these situations, if the person’s true intentions are not Read More

Probate considerations for blended families begin with an understanding of how the law defines family.  This is important because it may be different from how you define family. This distinction impacts how your estate is distributed under Texas’s intestacy law. If your definition of family differs you will need to have planning in place that clearly identifies your wishes. We wanted to highlight some common Read More

Estate planning can include steps that allow for the transfer of assets upon death while also bypassing the probate process. It is important to understand the options for your specific assets and the difference between when these solutions are effective and when they create problems instead of solutions. With that in mind, let’s consider the ways in which you can transfer your assets without any probate Read More

Managing an estate can be overwhelming when a loved one passes away without a will. Small Estate Affidavits can be a simple solution for some people in this position. However, these can only be used for estates that meet specific criteria. With that in mind, we want to elaborate on what Small Estate Affidavits are, how they can be used, and the possible issues you may run into by using them.  Small Estate Read More