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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Estate Plans That Consider Incapacity, Death, and Probate Complete estate planning includes preparing for three stages we all face: incapacity, death, and probate. Find out what we recommend for each stage. -
Online Accounts and Digital Files Should Not Be Left Out of Your Estate Plan You might not think of the stuff on your computer as “assets,” but there is a lot of value in digital files, and you should not forget them in your estate plan. -
Government Benefits May Be Available for Assisted Living and Home Healthcare for Texas Seniors Will Medicaid pay for assisted living or in-home healthcare for seniors who qualify financially? Only in certain very specific situations. Learn more here. -
5 Signs That It’s Time to Find a Nursing Home for Your Loved One It’s never an easy call to make, but waiting too long to find a nursing home for your loved one could jeopardize their health and safety. Learn the signs here. -
Balancing Safety and Sanity for Loved Ones in Texas Nursing Homes During Covid Pandemic Texas nursing homes and long-term care facilities have a duty to protect residents from Covid-19, but residents also have certain rights. Learn more here. -
Preparing for the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease When you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you should take some steps to prepare for what’s to come. We offer tips for coping with a diagnosis. -
Estate Planning Tips for Each Stage of Life—From 18 to 80 and Beyond! Our estate planning calendar tells you what you should be thinking about to protect your assets and your family at each stage of your life. Read our guide here. -
How Thinking About Your Funeral Now Can Spare Your Loved Ones Later on Whether you have strong feelings about your funeral or not, taking some steps now can save money and prevent conflict for your heirs. Here’s what we recommend. -
Making Your Hard-Earned Assets Judgement-Proof in Case You Are Sued If you are sued, how much would the plaintiff be able to get? Learn about protected vs. unprotected assets and how to protect what matters. -
’Til Death Do Us Part—But Then What? When your spouse dies, you are left behind to manage the estate on your own. An Elder Law attorney can help you assess your situation and make smart decisions.