Guardianship and Alternatives for Orphans
To put children first, plan around the money.
Checklists for Mom
Everything’s fine if Mom or family is organized. Get started here.
Still Waters Run Deep
My father taught me more than he knew.
Medical directives and HIPAA authorizations
Designate a medical agent and specify treatment with advance directives.
Mental Capacity and Estate Planning
If you have all your marbles, can you still count them? And what does it matter?
The Successor Agent
A lawyer isn’t needed to certify the successor agent under a power of attorney. You can do it yourself.
Management Agencies
A limited but versatile tool for money management that just might delay disability.
The Talk
Few medical agents get much practice guessing your wishes before disaster strikes. Here’s a quiz that will help.
Is Your Power of Attorney Too Old?
Texas changes its statutory power of attorney frequently. Effective dates and select changes are summarized here.
Agent’s Certification
Banks can’t reject your Statutory Durable Power of Attorney without reason. Here’s the certification you’ll need.
Charlie Gard and Texas Right to Transfer Laws
When the doctor and family disagree, the patient is allowed to transfer to a different hospital.
Estate Planning Rules of Thumb
Is your plan too complex for your situation? Too simple? Here are some rough guidelines.