A self-proving affidavit is a sworn statement that accompanies a Will. In the case of an attested Will, the testator and all witnesses sign it in the…
A reader submitted a comment to my article titled “LegalZoom vs. Lawyer: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You.” This reader’s view of lawyers had…
Attorneys use years of schooling and experience to advise you on the best way to accomplish your estate planning goals. DIY services do not.
An attorney can help you understand the ramifications of your estate planning choices to achieve your estate planning goals and objectives.
A lawyer can advise you on how to accomplish your estate planning goals, and tailor your estate planning documents to carry out those goals.
The Rule Against Perpetuities is the bane of every first-year law student’s existence. It provides: no interest is good unless it must vest, if at all, no later…
I get panicked calls virtually every week from Texans whose spouses have died without a Will. The stories are usually quite similar. The spouses lived together in…
Every adult residing in Texas should have a Texas durable power of attorney. What is a Durable Power of Attorney? A durable power of attorney is a…