Houston Elder Law Blog

Most people in Texas don't like to think about growing older and the end of life, but as the responsibility for funding retirement shifts to the individual it has become more important. Pensions are becoming increasingly rare as companies and the government move away...

State laws vary as far as inheritance and estate taxes are concerned. Some states have neither; however, many have either one or both. Although Texas residents are currently spared estate and inheritance taxes, that may change within their lifetime. Many Americans are...

Death is as certain as taxes. Individuals from Texas would all benefit from estate planning, but they should be careful to avoid these mistakes. One of the biggest mistakes that a person can make is for him or her to believe that he or she is too young to need an...

Texas residents who have established estate planning documents such as a will, trusts or power of attorney should be sure that these documents are easy to find and accessible. Even if someone has a complete set of estate planning documents, it will do their friends...