You just proposed. The two of you are in love. You can’t wait to start planning your wedding. Is now the best time to start talking about divorce? It sounds unthinkable to many couples. They don’t want to consider the mere possibility of divorce. You may worry that...
Want to adopt your stepchild? It might be a possibility
When you got married to your wife, she already had a small child. That little girl is the one you’ve raised since she was young, even though her own father was out of the picture. Today, she’s getting older, and you’d like to make sure that you have the parental...
What happens if you die without a last will in Texas?
Creating a last will can seem like an unpleasant task, which is one of the reasons that people may put this important process off for too long. For some people, they will wait so long that they never get the opportunity to commit their final wishes to writing, either...
Plan for the unthinkable to help your children
Parents have a lot things to think about, but they can’t let the plethora of responsibilities and thoughts stop them from planning for their child’s future. One of the most important things they can do for this is to set up a plan for what will happen if both parents...
An 18th birthday gift? A simple estate plan would be ideal
You’re young, healthy, in your late teens or early 20s — just starting your life. Why do you need to think about estate planning? Because you never know what tomorrow will bring. Estate planning isn’t just planning for your death. In many ways, it’s planning for your...
Is a simple will right for your estate plan?
You’re starting to think about creating your estate plan, but it can be confusing. How do you know what is right for you? Simple will? Trust? Something else? Let’s start with a simple will. This is a basic estate planning document that everyone should have at minimum....
Litigation may result from breach of contract
Businesses often enter into contracts when they have an agreement with another party. The terms of the contract must clearly spell out each party’s obligations for the arrangement. There should also be guidelines for what will happen if either doesn’t meet those....
Beware the Medicaid look-back period
Long term care options are often costly, especially for residential facilities. Some people assume that they’ll be able to count on programs like Medicaid to cover these. However, Medicaid is a needs-based program that takes the applicant’s assets and their ability to...
Have young children? You need an estate plan!
Parents of young children need to ensure they are making all the plans they can to ensure their child has a stable future. One thing that many people look past is having an estate plan that outlines what will happen to their children if both parents pass away. While...
