This blog, which is regularly updated by our estate planning, probate, personal injury, & family law attorneys, strives to keep our clients & potential clients informed, engaged, & connected to the latest news, trends, & current events. Learn more about these subjects & how they may affect you in these short, informative, personal, & candid legal blog posts.
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The Biggest Roadblock to Inheritance: Family Conflict A recent article put out by USA Today involved a poll of estate planning professionals on the biggest roadblock to inheritance…family conflict. -
3 Need-To-Know Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Changes There have been significant changes recently made to the Statutory Durable Power of Attorney. We will discuss the 3 most important changes. -
2nd Anniversary of Prince’s Death and Estate Still in Limbo As the 2nd anniversary of Prince's death approaches, the court battle over his estate continues and his heirs have not collected a cent. -
Maternal and Paternal Families Collide Over Guardianship Story: A minor child's parents die without a Will. Because of this, maternal and paternal families must to go to court to fight over who should be the guardian. -
A New Year, A New Estate Tax As of 1/1/2018, a new tax law was put into place. With this law, the Estate Tax Exemption amount is now $11.18 million. Find out what this means for you. -
What Does Mental Illness have to do with Guardianship? If your loved one is in a psychiatric facility and you cannot obtain any information about them, it may become necessary to begin the Guardianship process. -
LEGAL UPDATE: Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Changes The 2017 Texas legislature passed a significant update to the Durable Power of Attorney, effective as of September 1, 2017. Find out what this means for you. -
The Different Types of Guardianships A Guardianship is separated into two identities. In order to determine the type of Guardianship someone needs, we must consider the two identities. -
3 Alternatives to Guardianship If you feel that a loved one is in need of a Guardianship, we recommend first looking at these less restrictive alternatives. -
Summer Time Child Visitation Summer visitation schedules can be confusing for divorced parents. Learn how summer visitations schedules work in Texas. -
Talking Money - What Will Divorce Do to the ‘Bottom Line’? It's important to know how divorce will effect you financially. If we were freer when talking about money, perhaps we’d have less anxiety and more realism. -
Modification of a Trust: Can you Lose your GST Exemption? The IRS recently issued a Private Letter Ruling where taxpayers were looking for clarification of interpretation on specific sections of an irrevocable trust. -
The IRS is Now Using Private Debt Collectors – Be Aware of Recent Scams The IRS is beginning to implement use of private debt collection agencies. Learn tips on how to protect yourself from potential scams. -
Grandparents’ Rights in Texas In a recent news story, it was revealed that Priscilla Presley is caring for her grandchildren. Grandparents’ rights in Texas are limited. -
Who Gets The Remains? TX has strict laws as to who may authorize cremation and who has the legal right to control the remains. -
Estate Planning - Preparation for the Inevitable A recent article from the New York Times gives a perspective on why estate planning isn’t “death planning”, but instead it is preparation for the inevitable. -
Mattress Money An article about federal officials uncovering $20 million in cash under a mattress got me thinking about the various places we've seen people hide money. -
2017 Estate Planning Resolutions Creating or updating your estate plan is a resolution you can’t afford to put off because of the financial & legal burdens that could be placed on your family. -
Giving Thanks During The Holidays Make the holidays a time to get your affairs in order, spend time with family and friends, and give thanks. -
It’s Coming: Estate Tax Changes Estate planning is a topic that affects everyone. Find out how the recent election could have an impact on your estate tax planning.