Most of us don’t like to think about worst-case scenarios. But a healthcare crisis can happen at any time—and often when we least expect it. Whether it's a sudden accident, a progressive illness, or an aging loved one facing cognitive decline, the question becomes: Are you ready to make important decisions under pressure? More importantly, will the people around you know what to do?

At The Toups Law Firm, we love a good scary story—but not when it’s Nightmare on Estate Planning Street. This Halloween season let’s shed some (candle) light on the five spookiest estate planning mistakes that people make.

If you’ve recently traded palm trees for bluebonnets, you might be wondering: Do I need to update my estate planning documents now that I live in Texas? The short answer? Yes. The longer answer? Your out of state documents are likely still legally valid, but they may not work well here in Texas—and that can create headaches for your loved ones when you’re gone.

Whether you’re looking to avoid probate, plan for incapacity, preserve privacy, or even prepare for Medicaid, a trust might be exactly what your estate plan is missing.