What can an elder law attorney do for you? At some point in your life you may have to make the difficult decision to place a parent in a nursing home. Individuals rarely make the decision lightly. However, once you have made the decision that a nursing home is the best, or the only, viable option for your parent, the next step can be equally difficult. Choosing the right nursing home can cause a lot of stress and worry. Despite taking your time, doing your research, and conducting interviews … [Read more...] about Can an Elder Law Attorney Help Me If I Suspect Nursing Home Abuse?
What Is an Adult Guardianship?
None of us like to dwell on the fact that as we age, so do our parents. Eventually, the parent that once took care of you may need to be taken care of by you. This role reversal could be nothing more than a result of the natural aging process. However, it could also point to far more concerning issues. If you notice that your parent’s physical and/or mental health is continuing to deteriorate, it may be time to step in and take legal action. Doing so could prevent your parent from serious … [Read more...] about What Is an Adult Guardianship?
When and Where You Die Matters
Where you die matters. While you’ll pay the same federal estate tax no matter where you die, 1/3 of the states have a separate estate or inheritance tax. The most populous state, California, is the latest state to consider adding a state estate tax. Read on to learn more. When and Where You Die Matters … [Read more...] about When and Where You Die Matters
Did Y’all Hear? Texas Voted Sexiest Accent in The USA
Media group, Big 7 Travel, surveyed 1.5 million people and got the official scoop on the sexiest accents in the USA. The big winner? Why of course it's the state that specializes in everything big, Texas! Bless Boston's heart. They came in second with New York close behind, but ain't nobody can beat the twangy charm of Texas! So, when you feel your heart thumping and start sweating like a sinner in church when those eyes of Texas are upon you, don't feel alone darlin'. Apparently everyone … [Read more...] about Did Y’all Hear? Texas Voted Sexiest Accent in The USA
The Texas Probate Process
You will likely be directly involved in the probate of an estate at some point in your life. For instance, you might find that the decedent appointed you to be the Executor of the estate. You might even volunteer to administer the estate if the decedent died intestate (without leaving behind a valid Last Will and Testament.) You could also find yourself involved in the probate process because you were named as a beneficiary, legal heir, or creditor of the estate. As such, some minimal working … [Read more...] about The Texas Probate Process
Making Trusts More Flexible
Trusts can be drafted to be quite flexible. This article examines several ways you can add flexibility to your trust. This added flexibility will increase the usefulness of your trust. Making Trusts More Flexible … [Read more...] about Making Trusts More Flexible
The Problem with Qualifying for Medicaid as a Senior
Thanks to employer sponsored/other private health insurance, many go their entire without ever needing to apply for Medicaid benefits. You might be among those who have experience this good fortune. However, that could all change during your retirement years. This is because the likelihood of needing long-term care increases dramatically as you age. The high cost of that care may, in turn, leave you with no other choice than to turn to Medicaid for help. The problem, however, is that … [Read more...] about The Problem with Qualifying for Medicaid as a Senior
Famous Estates-Champ or Chump? Ken Lay
There were many dark ironies shrouding the Enron scandal of the early 2000s and its founder and CEO, Ken Lay. The energy company, based out of Houston Texas, claimed nearly $101 billion in earnings. However, in reality, Enron was participating in one of the largest cases of corporate fraud in American history. Almost overnight, the company went from one of the most well respected and prosperous businesses in the nation to a bankrupt stain on corporate history. Thousands of … [Read more...] about Famous Estates-Champ or Chump? Ken Lay
What Do Elder Law Lawyers Do?
At some point in your life there is a good chance that you will need the assistance of an elder law attorney. It might be for your own legal needs, or because you are the loved one or caretaker of an older individual. Regardless, it will be important, when the time comes, to consult with an experienced Texas elder law attorney. In order to recognize the need for an elder law attorney you must first know what elder law is. What type of issues and concerns fall under the purview of elder law? … [Read more...] about What Do Elder Law Lawyers Do?
Trust Protectors Add Flexibility
Trusts can be drafted to be quite flexible. This article examines how Trust Protectors can add flexibility to your trust. This added flexibility can increase the usefulness of your trust. Trust Protectors Add Flexibility … [Read more...] about Trust Protectors Add Flexibility
