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Some people seek out an estate planning lawyer not because they want to create an estate plan, but because they want to challenge an estate planning tool or decision by beginning litigation. The litigation process in estate planning is very similar to other forms of litigation in that it involves lawsuits, hearings, and settlement negotiations…. Read more »
The number of Americans who provide elder care to a friend, family member, or loved one continues to grow, according to new figures released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a part of its American Time Use Survey, an ongoing survey conducted throughout the year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics investigates how Americans… Read more »
Hiring an estate planning attorney in Dallas, Texas to get your affairs in order is always a good thing, but even the best plan can sometimes result in litigation. Whether you have to file a lawsuit or are being sued by someone else, estate litigation can result from almost any situation. Though there are a lot… Read more »
One of the more common questions that estate planning lawyers get is when should the average person begin estate planning. The answer is simple; you should begin estate planning as soon as you become an adult. The primary reason for this is that estate planning is a process that allows you to make specific decisions… Read more »
Many people in the Dallas area who create an estate plan use a revocable living trust as a key part. Through a revocable living trust you gain numerous benefits and options. For example, revocable trusts allow you to largely avoid the necessity of your estate having to pass through the probate process, as well as… Read more »
If there’s one person who is least likely to step into an estate planning attorney’s office, it’s a person under the age of 40. Most younger people don’t really believe they need any kind of estate plan at all. Even if they’ve heard stories about what happens when you don’t have an estate plan, or… Read more »
If you are approaching old age and are currently living with a pet, there are several questions you need to ask yourself as you get older. Living with a pet can be a great benefit to you, as numerous studies have shown that pet owners enjoy lower levels of depression, better heart rates, and lower… Read more »
When an adult in Texas becomes incapacitated and does not have an incapacity plan in place, it’s up to a Texas court to step in and name a guardian to manage that person’s affairs. The guardian’s duties will be determined by the court. These can include everything from managing the incapacitated adult’s finances, as well… Read more »
When members of the public hear attorneys use terms like “alternative dispute resolution,” they can often be left wondering if lawyers like to use obscure language so others will not know what they’re talking about. While this might not be that far from the truth, the terms that lawyers use are often obscure because they… Read more »
If everyone took the time to talk to an estate planning lawyer, most of the common estate planning mistakes around today would disappear. The reality is, however, that most people never get around to taking estate planning seriously, much less talk to an expert, so mistakes are common. Here is a list of some of… Read more »
