Parents often worry about what will happen to their children after they pass away, to the point that some of them will go to extremes to keep the children safe. Stories have been told of parents buying tickets on two different airliners if they were traveling to the...
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Year: 2014
New emergency assistance program for Texas veterans
It is a really sad day in this country when the men and women who were willing to sacrifice themselves for the good of the country have to rely on emergency assistance just to make sure they have the basic life necessities they fought for others to have. In East...
Lessons from Kasem family on estate planning and adult children
Casey Kasem's body is missing. That is the latest development in the battle that has plagued his family since his illness became so prevalent. His children are accusing his wife of being greedy. His wife is accusing his children of being greedy. Even in his last days,...
Planning for care and retirement in Texas
People spend much of their lives putting away money for their retirement, saving up as much as they can. However, when they actually retire and that income stops, they have to change into a new gear and a new mindset. While this shift may seem natural, the reality is...
What those in Texas must know about long-term care planning
A woman who is in the process of getting her doctorate from Texas Tech University recently released an article about the truths that people need to know when it comes to long-term care planning. She began by simply pointing out how normal retirement plans for travel...
Veterans in same-sex marriages to get assistance in Texas
The Department of Veterans Affairs is stepping up to offer advice and direction to those who have entered into same-sex marriages, taking steps to make sure that their rights are honored even as those rights have been changing. This is mostly in relation to the...
Estate planning: Be careful about beneficiary designations
By now, readers of this blog know that estate planning is important. Making sure that you have your assets all lined out in your will is something that you should know is important. There are, however, other assets that you have to consider when you are creating an...
Same-sex couples need to create estate planning documents
By now, everyone who reads this blog is likely familiar with the recommendation that everyone create an estate plan. For same-sex couples, it is vitally important to follow this advice. Texas residents might be interested in knowing why this is so important. You...
Perry: Texas veterans’ benefits to be expanded by state
Texas veterans could be in line to receive faster, better care, even outside of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Gov. Rick Perry announced on June 12 that the state will provide care for veterans at local health facilities if those servicemembers cannot access...
Texas lawmaker wants to bid farewell to inheritance tax
When a loved one passes away and you are dealing with the estate, chances are fairly good that you haven't really considered how the inheritance tax might affect what you get from the estate. If some Texas lawmakers have their way, you might not have to worry about...