Houston Elder Law Blog
Please read these curated articles to learn more about topics related to elder law, estate planning, probate, and Medicaid planning. If you need the assistance of a lawyer, please contact us as soon as possible.
Elder Law Attorneys Helping You Plan For The Future
Please read these curated articles to learn more about topics related to elder law, estate planning, probate, and Medicaid planning. If you need the assistance of a lawyer, please contact us as soon as possible.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Long-term care insurance has changed greatly over the years. Because of the upsurge of baby-boomers, long-term care insurance premiums are much higher. Many baby-boomers are either obese or disabled, and this makes the claims expensive because so many have been filed,...
Almost everyone in Texas has probably heard about wills, trusts and estate plans. For some people, those terms are equated with a person who is wealthy or a person who has considerable assets. That, however, isn't the case. You don't have to be wealthy to have an...
In the past, when someone was preparing their estate documents they usually left everything to family members who have been close to them. A new trend seems to be starting with estate planning that might have some people rethinking that common distribution of assets....
During their time in the military, veterans put their life on the line to keep our country protected. When a veteran needs help because of an injury caused in the line of duty, the United States should do everything possible to get that veteran the help they need....
It is possible to make mistakes when it comes to estate planning in Texas, even if you do not intentionally try to give more to one person than another in your will, that can cause conflict with your family after you pass away. Those who are preparing their wills in...
The VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, has much to offer older veterans and surviving spouses who are unable to take care of their own needs anymore. To take advantage of these benefits, there are two important things a veteran needs. First, to meet the eligibility...