Have You Had “The Talk”?

Okay, not that “talk”, but the other one; the one about what happens when you die or become [...]

Documents For Divorce

If you, a friend, or a loved one is going through a divorce, what estate paperwork should you or they [...]

When Do You Have Authority To Act As Agent Or Executor?

If you are listed as an Agent under a Power of Attorney, or an Executor in a Will, when do you have authority to act?

Powers of Attorney

Medical Power of Attorney:

For a Medical Power of Attorney, you only have authority to act when your “Principal” (the person making the Power of Attorney) is unable to make [...]

Business Succession Planning – Who Can Write Checks?

Many of our clients have small businesses. Some may be the sole owner, or only have a few other people involved in their organization. So what happens if the principal person that is running the business suffers from some type of disability or dies? What happens to the [...]

I Have Never Met Some Of My Clients

As strange as it may seem, I have never met some of my clients face to face. The attorneys in our firm are licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, which means that we are able to help clients with their legal needs if they live anywhere in Texas, or if they claim Texas as their [...]

June 2011 Newsletter

Do You Have An Emergency [...]

Do You Have An Emergency Plan?

Recently we have heard of families and businesses forced to flee with short notice due to the threat of wildfires. Hurricane season is also upon us, so there is the possibility of future evacuations due to hurricanes. Every person and every business should have an emergency plan. Do you have [...]

May 2011 Newsletter

What You Need To Teach Your Young Adult, I Have A Will From Another State. Do I Need A Texas Will?, I Lost My Share Certificate. What Do I [...]

Protecting Ourselves And Our Loved Ones, Personally And For Business

A. Personal Items We Should All Have:

Will
Medical Power of Attorney
Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (for financial matters)

B. Personal Items We Should At Least Consider Having:

Directive to Physicians (also known as a “Living Will”)
Declaration In Event of Guardianship
Declaration In Event of Guardianship for Minor Children
Disposition of Remains
Insurance

o   Life Insurance

June 2010 Newsletter

Home-grown Wills & Powers of Attorney for Unmarried Couples as [...]