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The parents of children who are struggling with mental illness or addiction are usually understandably preoccupied with taking care of their children. Unfortunately, this means that, in many cases, they are too busy to contemplate who will care for their children...
In a recent survey, 56 percent of Americans reported not having a will. In other words, most Americans have not determined how their estates are to be divided once they die. A few tips may help with completing well-thought-out estate planning, which includes coming up...
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...
As time passes, life circumstances change. The problem for many in the state of Texas, however, is that they fail to develop estate plans that reflect their circumstances, or they do not keep their estate plans updated. In these cases, they essentially end up...
Residents of the Houston area likely know that having an estate plan is important, but they may avoid this process for a variety of reasons. For most, it is probably that they just don't understand many of the terms involved, which can admittedly be quite...
It takes time and effort to plan an estate well and to ensure long-term financial well being. But, planning and preparation will not always prevent being taken advantage of. Even if it is not common, elder financial abuse is an unfortunate reality for some people....
Aging and dying are two admittedly unpopular topics in Texas and elsewhere. However, they are also inevitable occurrences, so it makes sense to address them through detailed estate planning. A comprehensive estate plan features several important components.The last...
Most of our readers in Houston know that estate plans aren't made up of just a will. A good, comprehensive estate plan will have several other documents included as well, especially if avoiding probate litigation is a goal. And, among the most important documents in...
Developing an estate plan is a necessary process no matter what one's family size or financial situation. However, it is especially critical for the parents of children with special needs. In Texas and elsewhere, one potentially helpful estate planning tool for such...
When Texas residents begin to think about their estate planning needs, they will likely start to hear a term they may not be familiar with: "probate." Probate courts are the courts that hear the cases having to do with the distribution of assets upon a person's death....