Myth: When one account holder of a joint account passes away, the contents of the account automatically passes to the other holder of the account. Fact: Many banks freeze an account – held by joint owners – after the first account holder’s death. An example can help...
In Texas, only those individuals who execute a will prior to passing away may elect to have their ashes scattered following cremation. Section § 711.002 of the Texas Health and Safety Code states that the remains of a person who passed away without a will must be...
After an injury or hospital stay, the first thing many people think is, “when can I go home?” Home is a comfortable, familiar place. A person knows where his things are, has his favorite place to sit and read a book or watch TV and can control his surroundings. The...
When wills make an appearance on TV or in the movies, they’re usually the subject of family drama. So-and-so was left out of the will, or So-and-so was not even born at the time the will was made. This post will deal with the latter situation. Wills – along with the...
There is so much to prepare and pack before a child leaves for his or her first semester of college. Arguably, in the excitement of the preparation, many families overlook one of the most critical pieces of the plan – which is the answer to the question: what do we do...
One of the most important aspects of any comprehensive estate plan is determining who will act for you in the event that you are unable to make decisions for yourself. This could be the result of a long battle with dementia or Alzheimer’s or a sudden change because of...
