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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Getting Paid to Care for a Parent Without Jeopardizing Medicaid EligibilityCan you get paid to care for an elderly parent? Learn how caregiver agreements in Texas and Arkansas can help protect your parent's Medicaid eligibility.
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An Affidavit of Heirship in Texas Can Help Clear Title Without Full ProbateAn affidavit of heirship can document heirs and clear title to inherited real estate without opening a full Probate case. Our Texas Probate Attorneys explain.
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Supported Decision-Making Agreements Can Preserve Independence and Help Avoid Guardianship in TexasSee how a Supported Decision-Making Agreement can provide a less restrictive alternative to Guardianship in Texas while helping adults retain legal authority.
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A Miller Trust Can Help When Income Is Too High for MedicaidSee how Miller Trusts in Texas and Arkansas help applicants over Medicaid income limits qualify for nursing home care and avoid costly eligibility mistakes.
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How Muniment of Title Can Simplify Texas Probate AdministrationLearn how a muniment of title in Texas can simplify Probate, who may qualify, what debt limits exist, and when full Probate administration is still needed.
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How Executor Compensation Works in Texas and ArkansasLearn how executor compensation works in Texas and Arkansas, how fees are calculated and claimed, and what happens when beneficiaries object to payment.
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Protecting Mineral and Royalty Rights Through Estate Planning in Texas and ArkansasLearn how Texas and Arkansas families can transfer mineral rights, manage royalty income, avoid Probate, and address Medicaid concerns with trusts and deeds.
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How Homestead Rights Shape Your Estate Plan in Texas and ArkansasArkansas and Texas homestead laws impact estate planning factors to protect your home from probate issues, Medicaid recovery, and potential creditor risks.
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Why Gen X Estate Planning Cannot Wait Another YearGen X Estate Planning protects kids, aging parents, digital assets, and peak earning wealth. An East Texas Estate Planning Lawyer explains what to update now.
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Choosing the Right Estate Executor in Arkansas or TexasYour executor carries out your final wishes. Choosing the right one matters. Learn what practical factors should guide your decision in Texas or Arkansas.