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...
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Medicaid annuities might help Texas senior citizens
For some senior citizens, getting adequate medical care means having to qualify for Medicaid. In some cases, this will take planning because of the qualification guidelines for this government paid health insurance. Our Texas readers who are growing older and their...
Veterans’ benefits for suicide prevention get boost from Obama
In our blog last week, we discussed how veterans can use suicide prevention programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs if they are feeling like they want to harm themselves. In recent news along those same lines, President Obama acknowledged that members...
Texas veterans have access to suicide prevention services
Many people think of veterans as strong people. It isn't difficult to determine where that stereotype came from. Soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen deal with difficult situations as part of their normal duties. Those difficult situations while serving, as well as...
What are living wills and powers of attorney for health care?
We recently told our Texas readers how important it is for them to create an estate plan that includes vital medical-related matters. That blog post might have some of our readers wondering about living wills and powers of attorney for health care designations. We...
Estate planning includes making medical decisions now
Estate planning is a very in depth process that involves doing some deep thinking about your final days and what you want to happen when you are gone. While most people think of wills as the all-important document in an estate plan, there are other documents to...
Care planning is a vital consideration for estate planning
As people get older, they are sometimes faced with having to make decisions about where they will live. This aspect of care planning can be difficult to make. In some cases, a person's choices might be limited because of a variety of factors. One way to have an...
What are estate planning basics for young adults?
Our readers know that we believe a solid estate plan is necessary at all stages of life. No matter if you are just 18 years old or if you are well into your golden years, having an estate plan can let your loved ones know what you want in your final days and what you...
What does estate planning for blended families entail?
We have often discussed how important it is for all adults to have an estate plan set as early as possible. Some people might think that their estate plan would be too difficult because they are a blended family. Our Texas readers might be interested in learning that...
Care planning for dementia patients requires early action
In our blog post last week, we discussed how life care plans for patients who have dementia are vital to ensure their wishes are followed. We discussed how important it is for patients who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's to create their life care plans and other estate...