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...
Intestate succession is the set of laws that explain what happens to a person’s estate when they die without a will or other testamentary plan. In Texas, as in other jurisdictions around the country, intestate succession is based on familial relationships and...
Estate planning is not only for the wealthy or elderly. Even young adults in Bedford can benefit from having an estate plan. After all, no one can anticipate when they will pass away and even a young person can suffer an incapacitating illness or injury. It is best to...
As hard as it is to imagine, there may come a day when we are no longer physically or mentally able to make decisions for ourselves. This inability to make decisions may last for a short period of time, or for the rest of our lives. Fortunately, there are ways to...
A will may be essential for assuring that your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes and that a guardian cares for minor children. Selecting or changing an executor is an important part of estate planning because they help assure that terms of your...
The 4.7 million Americans who moved to a different state in 2019 had to get a new driver’s license, update their address, and find a new doctor. Anyone moving into Texas or making another interstate move should also update their estate planning documents to assure...
