by Matthew | Apr 3, 2023 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate
Officially declaring your wishes for your medical care in your Medical Power of Attorney and Medical Directive is an essential component of your Estate Planning. Copies of your Medical Power of Attorney and Medical Directive should be given to your named agents so...
by Matthew | Feb 3, 2023 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
Q: My loved one passed away and we can’t locate the will. How do we find out if there’s an existing will? And what do we do if we can’t locate a will? A: Generally, wills are not public record until someone dies and probate occurs. There is not a...
by msmyers | Mar 26, 2020 | Business Planning, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Retirement, Social Security
The Texas Bar and others have compiled some useful information– listed below are a set of links that may be helpful to you, and feel free to share with others: Prevention of COVID-19 Symptoms of COVID-19 What to do if you are sick Texas COVID-19 testing...
by msmyers | Mar 25, 2020 | Business Planning, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Social Security
In response to COVID-19, several consumer protection measures have been announced ranging from court hearings, foreclosures, evictions, utilities to student loans, price gouging, bankruptcy and more. Please see the attached article from the National Consumer Law...
by msmyers | Oct 13, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate
Losing a spouse is one of the most difficult experiences you may encounter. In addition to the emotional pain and sorrow, legal and financial decisions must also be made. If you or someone you know is experiencing the loss of a spouse, please assure them that they...
by msmyers | Jan 28, 2016 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate
One of the most important duties of an executor serving under a decedent’s Last Will and Testament is to locate the beneficiaries named in the Will. The Executor must locate the beneficiaries, notify them of their beneficiary status under the Will, and...
