Making an estate plan that takes care of all the considerations you have can be a complex undertaking. While simple estates might only require a will, other more complex estates might require a combination of a will and several trusts. Understanding what you need to...
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How can I make sure my pet is cared for after I die?
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jul 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
There are many stories about how pets outlive their owners. In some cases, family members step up to take care of the pets. In other cases, the pet's life after their owner dies isn't at all pleasant. If you want to make sure that your pet is cared for after you pass...
Make sure your will is properly worded to avoid potential issues
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jul 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
When you are creating an estate plan, there are some specific situations you have to think about. Some of those situations don't have anything to do with you. The living situation and the possibility of marriage of your heirs and beneficiaries is something that you...
How can I revoke my will or update my current will?
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jun 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
When you make a will, you are planning for the future. In some cases, those plans will have to change. We have often discussed some of the life changes that require you to take a look at your will to determine if it needs to be changed. That might have some people...
Senate denies same-sex veterans benefits based on location
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jun 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
When people joins the military, one of the things they are told is that their service is appreciated. In theory, that sounds like a good deal. When it comes down to it, however, the services and benefits for veterans are often less than stellar. In many cases, no...
Comprehensive estate plans are vital for all estates
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | May 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
We recently discussed some of the reasons why people ignore making an estate plan. As we discussed, it is vital to not put off making an estate plan because you never know when something is going to happen to you. Sadly, some people do wait until it is too late to...
Why do so many people ignore estate planning?
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | May 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
You'll probably find a common theme if you start asking your friends in Texas if they're doing any estate planning -- odds are that they're not. People tend to avoid writing wills, creating trust funds, and turning over the medical power of attorney to a family member...
Veterans’ benefits serve a variety of purposes
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Apr 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
With the recent updates about the Veterans Affairs programs, it is a good time for us to discuss some of the ins and outs of the VA programs for veterans. One of the allowances that some veterans might qualify for is the Aid and Attendance Allowance. This is a program...
Filing for veterans’ benefits is now fully standardized
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Mar 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
Complex, traditional and ethical wills
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Mar 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
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