Posts Tagged ‘DFW estate planning’
Aledo and Weatherford Estate Planning Lawyers: Everything You Need to Know About Estate Planning Costs
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, time, and headaches in the future when there’s a significant price tag in the present. We know how important it is for everyone…
Read MoreDFW Estate Planning Lawyers: How to Avoid Probate with Joint Accounts and Beneficiaries
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 accounts or making beneficiary designations on accounts and policies. However, these strategies should only be done under the supervision of an experienced estate…
Read MoreFour Famous People Who Left a Legal Mess for Their Families When They Died | Fort Worth Will Lawyers
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 powers of attorney. You’d think more people would create an estate plan, especially since there are so many public figures who famously left…
Read MoreDFW Trust Lawyer: Avoid These Common Estate Planning Mistakes
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 children should be cared for and who should inherit any assets left behind after death. It’s also troubling to know that most estate…
Read MoreHow a Special Needs Attorney in Fort Worth Can Help Your Family Prepare for The Future
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 to spend on long-term planning. However, consulting with a special needs attorney at Martin Lawyers in Fort Worth, can get you started on…
Read MoreCOVID Pandemic Preparation: 5 Estate Planning Essentials for Every Adult
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 calls and emails about how to plan for this type of pandemic. While the following five tools are essential for estate planning at…
Read MoreDFW Estate Planning Attorneys on Inheriting Patents, Copyrights, and Other Intellectual Property
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 on intellectual property and estate law for those who want their heirs to benefit from the fruits of their labors. If you’re creating…
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