If you’ve recently identified that your long-distance loved one has reached the point of needing more time and care from you, then you have some things to think about. Living in another…
At Martin Lawyers, we know from experience that the biggest obstacle keeping people from proper estate planning is the cost. It can be hard to see how estate planning can save money,…
As a parent of a child with special needs, your main concerns when it comes to Estate Planning are probably: “Who will step into my shoes and provide for my child when…
A revocable living trust protects your privacy and avoids probate for the assets put into the trust. It’s an essential element for estate plans as it provides an extra layer of protection…
“How much do you tell your kids? When do you tell them? Is it possible to tell your kids too much, too soon? What happens if you tell them too little, too…
Caregivers for elderly loved ones can easily become overwhelmed, burned out and exhausted. Oftentimes, they’re responsible for caring for their loved one and their own children, as well as maintaining a household…
Everything You Need to Know About Estate Planning for Blended Families | DFW Will and Estate Lawyer Here’s a common horror story – the Blended Family Estate Plan (or lack thereof). A…
Most people are familiar with the term “life estate” as a way to give someone “life rights” to a property. While a life estate does accomplish this goal, choosing to set up…
While the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect day-to-day life here in the United States, the most common question we have been asked as estate planning attorneys is whether an existing estate plan…
There are several strategies available that DFW estate planning lawyers use to help seniors and their families keep certain assets out of probate, including adding other people as joint owners on their…
A guardianship is when a person is appointed by the court to look after another person’s financial and physical well-being. This is not always a great situation to be in since the…
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Did you know that more than half of all adults in America do not have a Last Will and Testament? That number is even fewer when it comes to healthcare directives and…
Shelter in place and quarantine orders are the rule of the day with the coronavirus outbreak. Many of these executive orders came while snowbirds and retirees were staying here in their second…
Estate planning is a responsibility we all have, young or old. Yet only about half of all Americans with children have a Last Will and Testament or Trust to direct how their…
Parents of children with special needs often find themselves overwhelmed with the daily responsibilities of managing their child’s care and coordinating various services. There is often very little time or energy left…
With the number of COVID-19 cases in America increasing exponentially, people across the country are preparing themselves for every possible scenario. As a result, many estate planning attorneys are being inundated with…
Intellectual property – ideas or works of art that have value but don’t originate in material reality – are considered personal property and may be bequeathed to heirs. There is well-established law…
Self-made billionaire Warren Buffet once famously said, “Leave your children enough money so they feel they can do anything, but not enough that they could do nothing.” Commodore Vanderbilt’s grandson, an heir…
When a loved one passes away, the grief is often overwhelming and exhausting. Your emotional state can make it nearly impossible to carry on basic functions like sleeping or eating, let alone…
Whether you’ve been asked to be the trustee of a loved one‘s trust or you’re in the process of choosing someone to act as your own trustee, it helps to understand what…