Posts Tagged ‘trust planning’
Weatherford Elder Law Attorneys: How to move an elderly parent to an assisted living facility
Our Weatherford elder law attorneys understand that the idea of transitioning a parent to an assisted living facility is never an easy conversation to have, no matter how much an elderly parent may benefit from such a move. Most senior citizens will flat out refuse to move from the home they’ve known for years into…
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 MoreFort Worth Elder Lawyers Offer 5 Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers
More than 10 percent of people who are acting as caregivers for an older family member are doing so from a distance. Living an hour or more away from an aging parent or other relative can present some additional challenges for caregivers. Among those challenges are the financial strains of hiring help and the difficulties…
Read MoreDFW Trust Attorneys Explain the Responsibilities of a Trustee
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 is expected of a trustee. Martin Lawyers team will tell you that being a trustee involves a lot of responsibility, often on both…
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