What Having an Incapacity Plan Can Accomplish
Having a plan already in place with the necessary documents signed could make it possible for you to have some control over your medical care and financial management if you become incapacitated from an injury or illness. This situation can happen over the course of many years, for example, from a debilitating...
Reasons to Put a Power of Attorney in Place
There are far more reasons to put a power of attorney in place than we can possibly cover in this blog, but we will go over a few of the most compelling benefits a person can derive from these legal documents. A Texas power of attorney lawyer can talk with you...
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
You might have a severe medical condition that prevents you from working for a living, but if you make one of these errors when you file your application for Social Security disability benefits, you could get denied the benefits you need. This blog will discuss some of the common mistakes to avoid...
Digital Estate Planning: Managing Your Online Presence and Digital Assets
In today's digital age, our lives increasingly exist online, and this reality introduces a new aspect to consider in estate planning - our digital presence. Digital estate planning is the process of organizing your digital assets and making arrangements for what should happen to those assets after your death. Just like...
Social Security Disability vs. SSI: Key Differences and Eligibility Criteria
Navigating the complexities of Social Security programs can often feel overwhelming, particularly when trying to distinguish between Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both programs play vital roles in providing financial support to those in need, yet each has its unique eligibility criteria and benefits. Understanding these key...
The Benefits of a QTIP Trust in Estate Planning for Second Marriages
Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) trusts are useful estate planning documents that can solve a lot of the problems and friction that can develop within the family when a person marries for the second time. The QTIP trust allows a person to make sure that their children from a previous relationship do...
How to Create a Testamentary Trust within Your Will: Protecting Minors and Beneficiaries with Special Needs
Texas law allows people to create trusts through their wills. A trust created through a will is a testamentary trust because the person’s Last Will and Testament created the trust. The trust does not exist until the person who made the will dies. If the person creates a trust while they are...
Probate: Understanding the Process and How to Avoid It
Texas probate is rather simple compared to some other states, but still, it can be worth it to avoid having to go through probate even in our state. This blog will discuss probate: understanding the process and how to avoid it. A Texas estate planning attorney could draft the legal documents...
Business Succession Planning: Protecting Your Business for Future Generations
You have worked tirelessly for many years, made sacrifices, and built a successful business. You do not want your company to die a quick or slow death one day when you step away from the game. You want to leave something of value for your children and grandchildren.
This...
Trust Administration: Understanding the Duties and Responsibilities of a Trustee
If you are considering nominating someone to act as a trustee for your living trust or someone has asked you to be the trustee of their trust, you need to understand the duties and responsibilities of a trustee. When you serve as a trustee, you need to know what you are supposed...