There is a lot to think about when you start working on an estate plan. You will have many decisions to make, and you want to be as informed as possible about your options. Start by reading the articles in our Elder Law and Estate Planning library. Our attorneys and legal researchers bring you detailed information on a variety of topics.
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Helping Children Financially Without Jeopardizing Your Estate Today’s seniors are savers, and they often want to help the next generations with financial struggles. Learn how to avoid pitfalls when lending a helping hand. -
Protecting the Family Farm From Nursing Home Costs If you are land rich but cash poor, as many farmers are, how can you manage a health crisis? Our Elder Law and Estate Planning attorneys have some advice. -
Issues Arising From Late-in-Life Marriages Getting re-married after retirement can be a blessing, but you will have to enter the marriage with your eyes wide open to protect your individual assets. -
When Your Elderly Loved One’s Caregiver Is a Family Member If one child is the primary caregiver for an elderly parent, it can cause problems within the family. Learn about issues that can arise and how to resolve them. -
Legal Tools for Protecting a Loved One With Mental Illness When you realize that your loved one is in danger because of their mental state, you can take legal steps to protect them from harm. Discover your options here. -
Downsizing to Create a Manageable Living Space as a Senior As you age, you want to remain independent for as long as possible. One way to do this is to sell the big house and find a smaller, more manageable home. -
Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Texas & Arkansas The nursing home you choose could mean the difference between being well taken care of and suffering unnecessarily. We help families make this important decision. -
Protecting Your Loved Ones From Elder Abuse Our elderly loved ones are particularly vulnerable to neglect, abuse, and exploitation. We discuss some common forms of abuse and how to protect those we love. -
Challenges of Contesting a Will in Texas You may not be happy with what your family member’s Will says, but getting it thrown out is a difficult and expensive process. Learn about contesting Wills here. -
2020 SECURE Act Brings Changes to Retirement Savings Accounts Starting in January 2020, the federal SECURE Act brings some significant changes to the way retirees can use retirement savings. We discuss the main provisions.