Learning that a loved one has Alzheimer's disease is devastating. One of the most important things besides getting health care for your loved one that you can do once the diagnosis is made is to ensure that your loved one has the proper estate planning documents made....
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Veterans’ benefits come from a variety of claim types
The men and women who served our country deserve to get the benefits due to them when they need help. These benefits are often administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. There are different types of claims that are possible through the VA. Our...
Texas offers several veterans’ benefits for qualified people
Keeping our veterans safe should be a priority in this country. Sadly, some of our country's veterans don't have life's basic necessities. For some of them, lack of services leads to this horrible occurrence. For others, simply having to jump through the hoops...
Estate planning for same-sex couples is important
As the state of same-sex marriage across the country changes, people who are in same-sex relationships might be concerned about how they can ensure their partner is taken care of after they pass away. As unpleasant as estate planning might be for some people, it is...
Transgender woman buried as a man proves need for estate planning
We have often discussed how important it is to have your estate plan in order as early as possible. In your estate plan, you should make sure you cover any specific instructions for your final arrangements. This includes any special wishes you have for your funeral. A...
Grants help fill the gap for services for Texas veterans
The men and women who serve our country shouldn't have to worry about where their next meal is going to come from or whether they will have adequate housing. They should be taken care of. While not all veterans qualify for all benefits, there are some community...
Estate planning: End-of-life plans count too!
As we discussed last week, having the proper end-of-life documents is vital to ensure that your wishes are followed in your final days. Not only do these documents give you the peace of mind of knowing your wishes are spelled out, they also serve to let your family...
End-of-life estate planning documents are vitally important
Our readers probably know how important we think it is to have a comprehensive estate plan completed. A major part of having this completed is having a living will and other documents that outline what you wish to happen at the end of your life. For our Texas readers,...
What should I know about veterans’ benefits for survivors?
Taking care of your family is likely a top priority for you. For people who have served in the military and who meet certain requirements, the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefit is something their spouse or children might be able to apply to receive upon...
Texas same-sex marriage ban affects government benefits
When you lose a beloved spouse, you often have to deal with the sudden loss of income that occurs when the person dies. In some cases, survivor benefits can help to overcome this loss of income. For most people, getting the benefit doesn't cause too much of an issue....