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Texas Will Requirements

The definition of a will is easy.  Most people know that a will is a legal document which deals with the disposition of a person’s property at death. A Texas will has a few basic requirements: First, the will must identify the testator; Second, the will must be written with “testamentary intent”; Third, the person […]

Statutory Durable Power of Attorney – Myths

The Texas Statutory Durable Power of Attorney is a very powerful document. However, many myths surround its use. The following provide a few examples. The most common myth that we encounter is that this document survives death. It does not. The document essentially creates an agency relationship. If you think about it – when the […]

Medical Power of Attorney

I frequently advise clients regarding the use of a medical power of attorney. I generally refer to this document as a disability document (i.e., what if you are disabled and can not make health care decisions).  Generally, if you are married, the physicans are going to consult with your spouse regarding medical decisions.  However, what if […]

Royal Reminder

The Royal Wedding is a great reminder that change is a constant in life. As an estate planner, I wonder if William and Kate have updated their wills? I’m sure the Royal Couple has counsel on it as I type. So when should you update your estate plan? As I  instruct my clients – you […]

The Numbers

Few people realize that when I founded The Wright Firm, LLP, our chief focus was estate planning and probate (E&P). It remains my area of interest, and over the years I have come to encounter many issues ancillary to E&P that concern seniors. So why a blog on senior law issues? The numbers of course! […]

The Wright Firm, LLP – D/FW Attorneys

At The Wright Firm, L.L.P., we provide a wide range of high quality legal services and strive to maintain outstanding client relationships. Contact us, call us at 1-877-353-4600 or come see us at any one of our conveniently located offices in Dallas, Denton, Tarrant and Collin Counties. Let us see what we can do for […]