Estate Planning For Veterans In Texas
The following article will cover: Estate Planning Tools for Veterans. Planning for Long Term Care in Texas for Veterans. The Role of Attorneys in Navigating Medicaid and VA Benefits for Veterans. What Estate Planning Tools Do You Use For Veterans? For veterans, a special benefit called aid and attendance is available to help pay for… Read more »
Evidence Needed To Contest a Will
A will is a legal document that distributes assets the way you have chosen after your death. There are reasons why you might consider contesting a will. For example, it could be fraudulent or not accurately reflect the deceased’s intent. You may believe that the deceased was under duress when creating the will and therefore… Read more »
Who Can Contest a Will?
An individual’s last will and testament is the primary document on which a probate procedure is based. While there are ways to pre-emptively avoid probate through the use of smart estate planning techniques, wills in Texas and other states can be subject to probate – a process by which the court determines how the estate… Read more »
Reason for Contesting a Will – Who Can Challenge a Will in Texas?
Wills are often successfully contested in Texas for a wide variety of reasons. It is important to do your research if you are interested in grounds to contest a will. There are plenty of reasons why a will can and should be contested. However, successfully contesting a will requires you to understand the law and… Read more »
Estate Planning Assistance To Ensure Who Gets Your Property
You have worked hard your entire life – do you want to ensure that the right people inherit your hard-earned property? It is time to think about estate planning. What is estate planning? This is a legal arrangement where individuals decide who will own or manage their assets when they are incapacitated or deceased. If… Read more »
Elder Law – Long Term Care Options
If you or a loved one is reaching the golden age, you are probably considering your options or their options for healthcare and general assistance as the aging process progresses. Long term care is one common option that families find helpful as their loved one ages. While home care services for the elderly might sound… Read more »
How a Succession Plan Can Help Prevent Infighting Among Family Members
A succession plan is crucial if you have a family business or a business managed by a large group of owners, shareholders, or other groups. While retirement might seem light years away, it’s never too early to plan how your business’s management, assets, and more will transition when you are no longer managing it. Because… Read more »
Family Wealth Trust – What Is a Dynasty Trust?
Are you looking for a way to ensure your family’s legacy is secure for generations to come? A dynasty trust may be the answer. This type of trust allows a family to pass down wealth from generation to generation without having the assets be subject to the estate tax each time they are passed down…. Read more »
Can Irrevocable Trusts Be Altered?
An irrevocable trust can be an integral part of estate planning. There are specific rules and regulations regarding irrevocable trusts in Texas. In most cases, it cannot be altered or terminated. So, before creating one, all considerations must be taken into account. If you are in need of a Dallas trust attorney, count on the… Read more »
Incapacity Planning: Medical Care
It is important to plan for incapacity. Some would say it is as necessary as planning for death. The biggest difference between the two is, that one is certain, and the other is very likely. So, it is important to make preparations in advance. What is Incapacity Planning? Mostly, it means someone is preparing for… Read more »
