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When Inheriting Property, Consider Your Options
Inheriting property from your parents is either a blessing or a burden -- or a little bit of both. Figuring…
What to Do If You Are Appointed Guardian of an
Being appointed guardian of a loved one is a serious responsibility. As guardian, you are in charge of your loved…
Will My Advance Directive Work in Another State?
Making sure your end-of-life wishes are followed no matter where you happen to be is important. If you move to…
What Is the Difference Between a Living Will and a
It is a very good idea to create advance directives in order to plan for the possibility that you may…
Some People Don’t Need to Plan for the Cost of
Some people do not need to plan for the cost of long-term care. That may sound like a shocking statement…
How Can $600 A Month in income be “too much”
I actually got this question at a VA seminar I did in Lubbock recently. It happened at the break in…
What Is Elder Law?
What is elder law? This is a question I get all the time, and for good reason. Much of what…
When Your Loved One Needs a Guardianship and How to
There is a lot of confusion about what a guardianship is in the State of Texas and when it’s needed.…
Answers For Alzheimer’s Workshop – Saturday March 2, 2013
As an Elder Law attorney, at least half of the families who come into my office are living with a…