I was talking to a friend recently who innocently confessed that he just didn't understand what I meant by "estate planning." I guess, like other attorneys, I take for granted that people understand what we mean by estate planning. Simply put, what I mean by estate planning is planning for the eventuality of death and [...]
If you've ever known a family that had to create a guardianship, you may have heard that the expense was extremely high. It definitely can be. Guardianship is a complex process requiring the court to involve multiple attorneys that are highly trained to find the best solutions for someone who is mentally incapacitated. So, guardianship [...]
Almost everyone has heard of Living Trusts and some have suggested they are almost magical in the things they can accomplish. Living Trusts are effective at what they do, but “magic” and “law” rarely coincide. We believe that Living Trusts can be a wonderful device for some people's estate planning, but is it right for [...]
Texas has a legal system to protect persons who are unable to care for themselves due to physical and mental incapacity. After an individual is found to be incapacitated by clear and convincing evidence, and that it is in their best interest, the Court may appoint a guardian who has the legal authority to help [...]