Lost Wills
Losing an original will is an expensive mistake.
Guardianship and Alternatives for Orphans
To put children first, plan around the money.
Emergency, Temporary Estate Planning
A holographic will form for the pandemic.
Family dinners and probate
Corporate trustees are expensive. Talk to your children, and maybe you won’t need one.
Unclaimed Funds and Probate
Did you forget something? The Comptroller may be holding your money.
Estate Planning for Expats
Accepting a temporary assignment overseas? Basic estate planning for Texans abroad is not hard.
Medical directives and HIPAA authorizations
Designate a medical agent and specify treatment with advance directives.
Estate Planning for Artists
The standard estate plan needs a couple of tweaks for the artist with inventory.
Minerals and estate planning
Record retention reduces the cost of estate planning and probate for mineral owners.
Mental Capacity and Estate Planning
If you have all your marbles, can you still count them? And what does it matter?
Islamic Estate Plans
Islamic estate plans work best in Texas if drafted in Texas. Here’s thoughts on getting started.
The Successor Agent
A lawyer isn’t needed to certify the successor agent under a power of attorney. You can do it yourself.