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What’s different between durable and medical power of attorney?
Preparing for the future isn’t easy. Even if you think you’ve covered all the bases, your plan may be severely lacking if you haven’t taken the time to craft a plan for your own healthcare. Only around a third of adults in the U.S. have advance directives in place....
How to be an effective estate executor
There is a chance that you could be asked to serve as the estate representative for a spouse, parent or friend. If the probate process occurs in Texas, you must understand how it works in this state as the rules may be different compared to those in other parts of the...
Families should not fear an estate plan
Texas estate planning is not as complicated as people may think. With forethought and getting the right help, an estate plan can be put into place to give you and your family peace of mind for the future. Some upfront investment now can save expense and stress in the...
Transferring a family business with estate planning
A family business is likely a central part of your life. You’ve put years of hard work into building and running a successful company, and you’re proud of everything you’ve done. As you get older, however, you worry about what may happen with your business in the...
A second marriage is a good reason to update an estate plan
Let us say that you are in your middle years and have married for the second time. The wedding on the beach in Hawaii was all you could have hoped for, and you are in a state of bliss. However, once you return to reality, you should spend some time thinking about your...
Understanding the types of probate
Whether an estate is large or small, the probate process can have a substantial effect upon the administration of an estate. For that reason, it is important that estate holders and their beneficiaries be aware of the process. There are a few different types of...
Debunking common myths about wills and probate
Estate plans are documents that should constantly evolve throughout your life. Major life events, such as marriage or divorce, often require you to change your listed beneficiaries. Additionally, if you remarry, then you want to make sure you do not make the mistake...
Options to bypass probate
When loved ones pass, there are both emotional and financial hurdles you must face. If that loved one has an estate plan in place, it can be helpful during such a trying time. Though most estates must undergo the probate process, it is possible to employ a few...
3 provisions young parents should have in their estate plans
Once you become a parent, you typically stop being your own first priority and instead start to consider your child’s needs ahead of your own. While this holds true with regard to finances, housing situations and so on, it also applies to your estate plan. If...
Choosing your power of attorney wisely
A proper estate plan is important to determining the distribution of a party's assets. However, the right estate plan in the wrong hands can still spell trouble. Selecting the party who will fulfill your wishes for you when you are not able to is not a decision...
