A power of attorney can be an effective estate planning tool. This document allows a person, called the principal, to designate another person, called an agent, to make financial decisions for him or her. The principal may choose to create a durable power of attorney...
This Texas estate planning and administration law blog has offered its readers many posts about the benefits of timely estate planning. However, an estate plan is only as good as the documents and tools that are included in it. If a testamentary document is not valid,...
It is a joy and privilege for some Dallas residents to have the financial ability to support their favorite causes. Many nonprofit organizations depend on donations and charitable giving to fulfill their important missions. During the estate planning process, a Dallas...
Estate planning is an important legal process that can benefit all Texas residents. From those of modest means to those of extreme wealth, any qualified adult who wishes to have control over what happens to their property when they die can create a comprehensive...
Estate planning is about much more than just deciding who will inherit your assets. It’s about providing protection for your family and loved ones while still allowing you to retain some control over how those assets are used. That’s where trusts can come into play in...
Becoming a new parent is an exciting time, and in some ways a scary time. Once the baby is born, new parents in Texas are immersed in late night feedings, routine appointments with the pediatrician and celebrating milestones in the baby’s development. While new...
Estate planning can oftentimes seem like a mysterious process to Texas residents. After all, for starters, most people equate estate planning with death, which can obviously be uncomfortable. However, for most people there is much more to consider when it comes to...
There are many things to consider when planning an estate. Along with basic estate planning documents such as a will, a power of attorney and advanced directives, estate planners in Texas will often consider the ways in which they wish to provide for their loved ones...
Baby Boomers are nearing or at retirement, and many are starting to think about what they want to happen to their assets after they pass. For this reason, many in the Fort Worth area, including Bedford, may start to think about estate planning. However, when executing...
Families in Texas come in all shapes and sizes these days. It is not unusual for a person with children from a previous relationship to remarry. Other times, a person has no children but is married, divorces and remarries. Blended families are becoming increasingly...
