We often think powers of attorney are only for our aging parents, but many younger individuals discount their own need for a power of...

Mom and Dad saved for retirement. Each month, they diligently contributed. After they retired, they received social security and even a...

You cheered for them as the crossed the stage; you watched as they tossed their cap in the air with their classmates; and now, you are...

Divorce can be a difficult time for individuals and families. Often, we are busy juggling the responsibilities of life along with such a...

You recently updated your will, congratulations! Before you will find a safe place to keep your documents and put estate planning out of...

How often do you use the internet? Every day? Every hour? Every minute? As technology develops we find ourselves relying more and more on...

I am often told by millennials, “I don’t need a will.” Almost 80% of Americans under the age of 36 do not have a will, according to a...

Comparing a will and a trust is a bit like comparing an apple and an orange; it is often a matter of preference and in the end, they are...

One of the most common reasons that motivates someone to get a will is their children. However, one of the most common reasons couples...

One of the most common questions I receive is “when should I update my will?” The answer is it depends! Generally, there is no hard and...

Do you have a furry friend at home? If so, have you thought about what would happen to your pet if you were seriously injured or died?...

Even if you have a trust, you should also have a will. Generally, when you have a trust in place you also have an accompanying pour over...

Handwritten wills, formally known as holographic wills, are valid in Texas. However, they can create more issues than they solve....

Blended families (those with children from outside the current marriage) present unique estate planning challenges. Often, each spouse...

The worst part of any trip is leaving. We spend weeks preparing at home, at work, and packing our bags, but we may be leaving out some of...

Reasons to Consider a Trust One of the most common questions I hear from my clients is “Do I need a will or a trust?” In many cases the...

Have you ever Googled something and either received a wrong answer or so many different answers that you are not sure which one is right...

Congratulations! You have signed your estate planning documents, so now what? Now, you need to put them somewhere, and that decision can...

Everyone needs a will. If I had a dollar for every time a millennial has told me they do not need a will because “I don’t have anything”...