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...
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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...
Life care planning essential for parents with dementia
One of the hardest things an adult child can do is to care for a parent suffering from dementia caused by neurological disorders like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's diseases. Families in Houston and all over the country are torn asunder by the challenges presented by a...
3 celebrity estate planning lessons we can learn from
When it comes to estate planning, you can never be too safe or too prepared. If there is anything that celebrities have taught us, it is that proper estate planning can help you make life easier for your loved ones after you die. No, the estate plan you make won't...
Texas veterans might qualify for different benefit programs
Applying for various veterans' benefits involves knowing the requirements for each program. In some cases, even veterans who qualify for the services are denied or face lengthy wait times to get the services they need. This is unacceptable for the veterans who have...
Veterans’ benefits, red tape and knowledgeable assistance
Men and women in the military are expected to do whatever is necessary to protect the citizens of the country. When those service members leave the military, it would stand to reason that the country they protected would take care of them. That isn't always how things...
What does probate entail in Texas?
Some Houston residents may not fully understand the probate process, but at one point or another, most will have to deal with the specifics of probate when a loved one dies. What is probate? The definition of probate is the legal process that ensues after somebody...
Court battle looms over veterans’ benefits for same-sex couples
The issue of recognizing same-sex marriages is one that seems to be plaguing many aspects of life in Texas. A recent lawsuit filed against the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to have veterans benefits made available to same-sex spouses in the states that don't...
Church in Texas gets $10,000 donation after donor’s death
The Southwestern Assemblies of God University just donated $10,000 to a local church. The church is known as Templo Christo Para Todo, and it is located in Alvin, Texas. The donation was one of the final requests made by a donor who passed away. The estate itself was...