During estate planning, you may consider a family member or loved one to carry out the executor role if something happens to you. After all, you need someone you trust will uphold your wishes and family members often fulfill that role within your life. However, good...
How can you avoid probate in Texas?
Creating an estate plan is not about wealth. It is about upholding your wishes after your death. You can put all your plans in a will, but that could leave your family dealing with the lengthy probate process following your death. Fortunately, there is documentation...
When should you make changes to your will?
Your will is an important part of your estate plan, and it dictates who will receive your assets after you die. However, many people have yet to create a will or get started on the estate planning process. According to a survey produced by Caring.com, only 33% of...
How can you choose a financial power of attorney?
During the course of estate planning, you will likely come across various documents that you need. One of the documents that you should never skip out on is a power of attorney, specifically, a financial power of attorney. According to the U.S. News, a financial power...
Options to consider before creating a guardianship
When someone you care about becomes unable to manage his or her own personal or financial affairs, you may start thinking about whether this individual needs a legal guardian to advocate on that party’s behalf. A Texas guardian handles any number of efforts on behalf...
Could a living trust benefit your middle-class family?
As a middle-class American, you may assume that trust funds are only useful for the very wealthy. However, if you own a home and have other assets you would like to pass on to loved ones, creating a living trust may be a smart financial choice. This important...
Breaking down the costs of a Texas funeral
End-of-life planning frequently involves guardianship, your estate and your care preferences. It also includes what happens after the end of your life—the funeral. Your family has a lot of emotions to work through during their time of grieving. Planning for these...
Selecting participants for your estate plan
When you think about planning your estate, you probably think mainly about your end-of-life wishes. Given that an estate plan does encompass the legacy you wish to leave behind, this train of thought makes sense. However, it may interest you to know that you will need...
How to choose an estate executor
Organizing your estate may seem like a daunting task. Not only are there several arrangements to make when arranging your affairs, but you must make important decisions regarding your property and assets. One of the most important decisions you can make involves...
What are some signs of elder abuse?
You expect people responsible for caring for the elderly to conduct themselves with compassion. While this is true in many cases, elder abuse is still far too common. While you cannot always prevent abuse before it starts, you can take steps to stop its damaging...
