Fort Worth Texas Estate Planning Law Blog
How can I plan for incapacity for myself or my loved one?
Estate planning documents can help estate planners plan for medical incapacity and financial incapacity. It is important to plan for circumstances if an estate planner becomes unable to direct their own medical and financial affairs to help alleviate the burden that...
3 Benefits of including a trust in your estate plan
Estate plans contain several different important documents, each designed to ensure that your estate is secure and your family's future and legacy is in good hands. While many people use wills to list their assets and inheritors, trusts can be just as effective.If you...
3 estate planning tips for young families
With a new baby and a bright future ahead, estate planning is likely one of the last things on your mind. However, this is actually one of the most crucial times to think about what will happen when you die. You’re a provider, and you need to have a plan in...
Why do I need an advance healthcare directive?
It may feel uncomfortable for you to think about the medical care you may need in the future. But as you start the process of estate planning, you will want to include directions for your healthcare. An advance healthcare directive lets you choose your medical care....
Should you share the details of your will?
A will is chock-full of intensely private information. You’ll discuss all of your wishes in it, including who should oversee your finances, which assets you will pass on to whom and what to do if you should need life support at some point.But the reason for...
A New Year’s resolution: create your estate plan
The reason so many people enjoy the calendar flipping over to a new year is because it is a chance to try new things and make your life better for the coming year. It is also a time to do the things you have been planning to do for a while now and never got to. One of...
The different kinds of power of attorney
Are you confused with the term power of attorney? Did you know there are even different types of powers of attorney? The good news is there is nothing too difficult to understand or comprehend when it comes to what a power of attorney does.A power of attorney is when...
How a CPA can shape the future of your estate
When planning your estate’s future, you might require assistance to ensure the longevity of your property. You can hire different people who specialize in aspects of estate planning you may have difficulty understanding. You could hire financial advisers to aid...
Do you have a will or a trust?
How should wealth be distributed among family? Which is the best path to take? It is a simple question with a complicated answer.Do you know the difference between wills and trusts? Do you know whether you need one or the other, or both? What is a will?A will is a...
