Choosing a guardian for your children is an important decision that requires careful consideration. If something were to happen to you and your spouse, it is crucial to have a plan in place for who will take care of your children. Learn about what aspects to consider...
If your spouse is significantly older or younger than you, estate planning may look a bit different than for similarly aged partners. It is essential to have an open and honest discussion with your spouse about your plans for the future. These tips can help you with...
Many people avoid planning for the end of life. However, not having an estate plan in Texas can cause significant problems for your loved ones. This blog discusses the outcome when a person dies intestate, or without a will, in Texas. Understanding these implications...
When planning your estate in Texas, it is important to lay down as many details as you can as early as you can. Documenting your wishes ahead of time helps leave direction to your loved ones in the event of your own death. However, making these plans earlier leaves...
Texas marriages fall apart for many different reasons, and when yours ends, you may feel much differently about your one-time partner than you did on the day you married. Because the relationship between you and your former spouse may undergo monumental change when...
No one wants to think about a world where they can no longer make critical decisions. Unfortunately, incapacitation can happen to anyone. Accidents or illnesses can take away a person's ability to legally consent to medical procedures or to make financial moves. You...
Completing an estate plan is a major achievement. Unfortunately, according to reporting from CNBC, only approximately 33% of Americans have finished the estate planning process. If you are one of them, you should resist the urge to stash your estate plan away forever....
For many people, their social media accounts become like personal journals. Others use it for business, and some make it like an online scrapbook where they keep their memories. Whatever way you use your Facebook account, you may wonder what will happen with it after...
Most people have heard stories of fights erupting among heirs after a loved one dies. As you prepare your estate plan, you may hope that your family will have a different story, but if you want to ensure that your family does not fight, it helps to know why families...
The estate planning process helps ensure that after your death, your family and the probate court will follow your wishes for asset distribution. While it is a good idea for all people, regardless of age or socioeconomic status, to establish an estate plan in advance,...