Up until recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs had an informal disability claim program. That program was recently stopped, but the VA didn't have a true handle on how much stopping that program would impact the agency. All in all, there seems to be some...
Elder Law Attorneys Helping You Plan For The Future
Month: March 2015
Complex, traditional and ethical wills
When you are ready to create an estate plan in Texas, one document you will have to draw up is a will. Your will is akin to the backbone of your estate plan. It sets out the precedent for what will happen to your assets when you pass away. The will can be used in...
Dying without a will can cause strife and stress for your family
Our readers have often read about the reasons why people should create a will. When you don't create a will, you are considered to have passed away intestate. If that occurs, your wishes and the wishes of your loved ones don't have any part in how assets are...
Meeting guidelines is a vital part of Medicaid planning
As you age, you might have to start thinking about whether you will qualify for Medicaid to help you cover your medical expenses after you retire. One way, as we discussed last week, is through Medicaid annuities. That is only one of the options you have to try to...