Beyond the Last Will: Why a Complete Estate Plan Requires More Than a Basic Will

You should be aware of what a will can’t or shouldn’t do.
Navigating End-of-Life Estate Planning When Your Spouse Is Seriously Ill

Planning for the death of a spouse is difficult and painful. It involves conversations that we don’t want to have.
Estate Planning Tips for Aging Solo

So, what happens with your estate plans if you are not in a traditional nuclear family? There is quite a lot that can fall under the umbrella of a non-traditional family, and the recommendations will vary depending on your specific circumstances.
How to Protect Your Estate from a Rotten Son-in-Law

Whatever the reason, whether your life is a bed of roses or a getting-worse-nightmare, there are things you can do now to insure what you leave will go to who you want. And when. And in what portion or portions.
Estate Planning for Blended Families

Traditional, simple estate planning may not be sufficient to accomplish estate planning goals in many blended family situations.
The Hidden Trap in Your Estate Plan: Why Beneficiary Designations Can Ruin Your Last Will

When you set up your estate plan it is important to coordinate the legal planning documents that you or you and your attorney create with the document provided by your retirement account custodian and/or your life insurance carrier called a ‘Designation of Beneficiary.’
Draft a Last Will and Keep It Current: Avoid Dying Intestate in Texas

If you die without a will, you die “intestate” and your assets will be distributed according to your state’s law. That could result in a distribution you didn’t intend.
Elder Law Essentials in Texas

Elder law is an aspect of estate planning focusing primarily on the needs of families and individuals as they age.
Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Continues Battle Over His Estate

The most recent of many legal skirmishes to come to the public’s attention involves Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson’s daughter.
Organize Your Important Papers and Get Personal and Financial Affairs in Order

The first step in getting your affairs in order is to gather up all your important personal, financial and legal information, so you can arrange it in a format that will benefit you now and your loved ones later.