Sherman, Texas Law Blog
Intestate succession in Texas
Wealth and property are accumulated over the course of a lifetime, and when a Texas resident reaches the end of their life, they may have strong feelings about who their estate will go to when they die. Many individuals choose to execute estate plans, which can...
The basics of guardianship in Texas
As our loved ones age, their ability to handle their affairs, interact with the world and take care of themselves can become more difficult. Should their finances become compromised or their health or mental acuity deteriorate, the adult children or grandchildren may...
Specific estate planning concerns to address when remarrying
Having a comprehensive estate plan is a wise step for Texans regardless of their financial and personal situation. The goal with any estate plan is to prepare for the future by protecting loved ones. This can be accomplished in many ways with wills, trusts and other...
Affording nursing home care takes planning in advance
As you and your spouse get older, it can be comforting to know that nursing homes, assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities are there in and around Sherman. You hope you and your spouse never need to move into a nursing home, but if you become...
What you need to know about wills and probate
When a person dies, their assets must be distributed among their beneficiaries and their debts must be paid off. During the probate and estate administration process, the court will officially recognize their death and settle all issues relating to their estate. If...
Nursing home care requires advanced planning
As you and your spouse get older, it can be comforting to know that nursing homes, assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities are there in and around Sherman. You hope you and your spouse never need to move into a nursing home, but if you become...
Can’t find your mom’s will? Now what?
Dealing with the death of a parent is something most Sherman area residents will have to deal with during their life. This is an emotional time for families dealing with this tremendous stress. Unfortunately, many times a family not only has to deal with their grief...
Estate planning concerns to address when remarrying
Having a comprehensive estate plan is a wise step for Texans regardless of their financial and personal situation. The goal with any estate plan is to prepare for the future by protecting loved ones. This can be accomplished in many ways with wills, trusts and other...
Health care directives as part of estate planning in Texas
Estate planning is a foundational part of full preparedness in Texas and across the nation. People want to know their loved ones are protected and their assets will be allocated based on their preferences. There are other aspects of estate planning that should also be...
Why estate planning is also important for younger adults
Young people must often rely on the slow process of learning through experience. That's why it's generally a good idea to start the estate planning process at a young age in Texas. Perhaps the first thing a young person learns is someone does not need to be "old" to...
