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...
Elder Law Attorneys Helping You Plan For The Future
Month: October 2014
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....
Medicaid eligibility in Texas isn’t as easy as 1-2-3
Last week, our readers learned a little bit about Medicaid planning and how it might help people keep their assets in the family. We discussed how it is important to ensure that all estate planning moves are made in accordance with methods that are legal in regards to...
Medicaid planning requires careful considerations
As people grow older, they should take steps that can help them to live out their days in a comfortable manner. For some people, Medicaid planning is necessary. This is often necessary for people who think that they might need long-term care in the future. Our Texas...
When should I update or review my estate planning documents?
People who read our blog often know how important it is to have estate planning documents in place just in case something happens to them. What not everyone realizes is that wills and other documents should be checked fairly often just to ensure those documents are...