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Sentimental value may cause your heirs to fight over possessions

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Oct 30, 2015 | Estate Planning

When you think of your heirs fighting over your estate in Texas—something it is always best to avoid—you probably assume they'll be fighting over bank accounts, retirement funds or valuable real estate. Essentially, it seems they'd fight over the things...

Planning for end-of-life or current health care: Medicaid

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Oct 23, 2015 | Medicaid Planning

In today's health care environment, coverage of any type can be expensive and the amount you pay is determined in part by your income. While you might be able to afford health care now, affording it in the future could be stressful. Most people are relying on Medicare...

What do health, retirement, and estate planning have in common?

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Oct 16, 2015 | Estate Planning

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...

Bikers gather to bring attention to veteran needs

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Oct 9, 2015 | Veterans' Benefits

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?

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Oct 2, 2015 | Care 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

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Sep 24, 2015 | Veterans' Benefits

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

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Sep 14, 2015 | Veterans' Benefits

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

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Sep 10, 2015 | Probate & Estate Administration

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

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Sep 1, 2015 | Probate & Estate Administration

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

On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Aug 27, 2015 | Estate Planning

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...

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Sentimental value may cause your heirs to fight over possessions

Planning for end-of-life or current health care: Medicaid

What do health, retirement, and estate planning have in common?

Bikers gather to bring attention to veteran needs

What should be included in end-of-life planning?

Understand the benefits that are available for veterans

Veterans denied benefits due to screenings by unqualified people

Naming trustees is a vital decision for some estate plans

The battle over Robin Williams’ estate continues

Let your estate plan be a map to guide your loved ones

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