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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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. -
Guardianship for an Incapacitated Adult in Texas & Arkansas If an elderly loved one is not competent enough to control their own decision-making, you may need to petition the court for legal guardianship. Learn more here. -
Understand Who Can Benefit From a Special Needs Trust A Special Needs Trust can give a disabled person important additional funds while collecting government benefits. What kinds of disabilities qualify for an SNT? -
Understanding the Probate Process in Texas After someone dies in Texas, assets not held in Trust will have to go through Probate before they are distributed to heirs. Find out how Probate works here. -
Revocable Living Trusts as Estate Planning Tools In planning to protect your assets from probate and taxes, you may consider a Revocable Living Trust. Learn about this estate planning tool here. -
What You Need to Know About Special Needs Trusts in Texas You want to establish a trust to protect your loved one with special needs after you are gone, but you need to make sure you understand how they work. -
Income & Asset Limits for Need-Based Veterans Benefits Veterans applying for benefits today will have to meet financial requirements that were not in place before 2018. Learn about asset limits and look-back here.