by Matthew | May 3, 2023 | Estate Planning
Nearly sixty percent of Americans do not have wills or any kind of estate planning in place (aarp.org; caring.com). Without estate planning documents, state laws will govern who can make certain decisions for you in the event of an accident and who will inherit...
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 | Mar 3, 2023 | Estate Planning, Retirement
Austin continues to be a popular city for new residents moving in from all over the country. We have been fortunate to assist many clients who moved here from all over the US. Clients move to Austin for a variety of reasons, including weather (usually!), jobs,...
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 Matthew | Jan 3, 2023 | Estate Planning
All pet owners know that pets aren’t just animals…they are part of the family! Don’t forget to consider what you want to happen to your pets when completing your estate planning. Often our clients will want to include planning for their pet’s care by appointing a pet...
by Matthew | Dec 3, 2022 | Estate Planning
Attorney Melissa Stone Myers was admitted to the United States Supreme Court on January 9, 2023 alongside 7 other alumni from Boston University School of Law. Their admission was supported by Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig. She was accompanied by her husband and biggest...
