Estate Planning

Texans might be reluctant to think about estate planning due to the realization that it pertains to his or her death. However, it is imperative to put that negative feeling aside and consider the positives of doing so. Failing to move forward with drafting estate...

As our population ages, more and more of us are finding the need for long-term care such as that provided by assisted living facilities, home health aides, residential care communities and nursing homes. These types of caregiving, which range from minimal, part-time...

For many different reasons, Texas residents avoid the issue of estate planning. For some, they just don't like the idea of making a plan for when they die. For others, it is just a form of willful neglect: they know they need to have a will or some other form of...

Houston residents who begin the estate planning process want to get it right the first time. The problem is, most people who begin the estate planning process have quite a few questions about the options that are available. So, what are some of the best estate...

Texans who are considering the value and utility of moving forward with comprehensive estate planning need only look at the current news reports regarding the mistakes made by well-known people who failed to protect themselves, preserve assets, account for tax...

With 2017 in full swing, many of us are working on some resolutions we want to complete this year. Some of us may have already broken a resolution or two. But it’s not too late — or too early — to start thinking about ways to make this year better...

It is understandable for individuals in Texas to want to avoid talking about end-of-life matters. However, discussions about these issues are important since medical advances today are making it possible for people to prolong their lives more than ever before. With...

People in Texas and other states often focus on increasing their financial wellness but neglect one important area: developing an estate plan. The estate planning process is not the same for everybody, as people are in different family and financial situations....

For some individuals in Texas, the thought of developing an estate plan is emotional and stressful. It brings up fears about discussing subjects that people naturally find uncomfortable, such as disability and death. However, estate planning is a necessary process for...

Some people in Texas think they do not need estate plans until they have accumulated more wealth. Others believe that estate plans are unnecessary until they have had children. In reality, people in Texas can benefit from estate planning at all stages of life and at...