When Texas residents pass away, their property and possessions typically go through the probate process. This process involves the settlement as well as the distribution of the decedents' assets in a manner that honors the terms of their wills. However, trusts can be...
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Trusts can help people to safeguard their assets
People in Texas and other states often focus on retirement planning and planning for their children's college while neglecting to engage in estate planning. Part of the reason for this is that people naturally prefer not to discuss matters related to death. However,...
Trusts may help to protect one’s wishes regarding assets
One concern of many Texas residents is how their values can be passed on to their kids and grandkids after their death. Likewise, individuals may be concerned about being able to pass their assets on to their loved ones. Trusts are helpful vehicles for...
Guardianship alternatives can help with caring for loved one
It can understandably be difficult to watch an older loved one lose his or her ability to soundly make decisions. However, you can take certain steps to protect these types of individuals. A guardianship is one option for taking care of an older relative in Texas, but...
Determining guardianship alternatives in Texas
One of the most emotionally painful things for any Texas son or daughter to experience is to witness his or her parent lose the ability to think clearly. The fact is, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, strokes and other mentally incapacitating conditions happen to a lot...