While many Texans might realize the need to have a will or other estate documents in order, they might not realize how integrated many aspects of life are with estate planning. For example, health concerns and retirement go right along with estate planning when you...
Elder Law Attorneys Helping You Plan For The Future
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Bikers gather to bring attention to veteran needs
A group of motorcycle enthusiasts recently gathered in Texas to participate in a fundraiser that many hoped would bring awareness and funds to the needs of wounded veteran soldiers. The event was sponsored by the Greater Texoma Association of Realtors. A spokesperson...
What should be included in end-of-life planning?
It's not something anyone wants to think about: Discussing possible end-of-life plans can be depressing or scary. But not talking about them with loved ones or service providers can actually lead to scarier outcomes. You could find yourself in a position where you are...
Understand the benefits that are available for veterans
Veterans in this country face a plethora of problems when they have medical issues that demand care. Just last week, we discussed how some veterans haven't gotten the benefits they have the right to receive because of brain injury exams that were done by unqualified...
Veterans denied benefits due to screenings by unqualified people
Veterans who are in need of benefits because of a traumatic brain injury have to undergo an exam with a qualified doctor. Not all Veterans' Administration doctors are qualified to give this initial exam. In fact, only four types of specialists, including neurosurgeons...
Naming trustees is a vital decision for some estate plans
In our previous blog post, we discussed how the children and widow of Robin Williams are still fighting over certain aspects of his estate. If you recall, Williams left trustees whom he trusted in charge of making certain decisions. The decisions of those trustees...
The battle over Robin Williams’ estate continues
The fight over Robin Williams' estate has been going on for the better part of 10 months. His three children and his widow have been battling in court over some of the late actor's possessions. One of the areas of contention is that his widow claims she isn't getting...
Let your estate plan be a map to guide your loved ones
Estate plans outline what will happen to all your things when you die. Without this estate plan, you are said to die intestate, which means the state will dictate who gets what based on a predetermined list. We know that you don't want to just leave your estate to...
Why should I consider using trusts in an estate plan?
A lot of thought goes into your estate plan. You have to do more than just write down who gets what when you are creating an estate plan. In some cases, using a will in conjunction with trusts will help you to get your estate set up so it can be disbursed as you want...
Understand the alternatives to moving into a nursing home
When you are planning for your care as you grow older, you have several choices available. Many people automatically think of a nursing home when they think of care for the elderly. That, however, is only one possible choice that you have. Learning about all the...