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The Dallas Divorce Attorney: Division of Property: Inheritances and Property in Probate

The Division of Property: Inheritances and Property in Probate             I have had a few clients come to me recently who have asked whether property that is still in probate needs to be disclosed in their divorce.  The question often arises because they are worried that disclosing this property may result in the Court awarding […]

Dallas Probate Lawyer: I have a Physician’s Directive, why do I also need a HIPPA Authorization?

I have a Physician’s Directive, why do I also need a HIPPA Authorization?  To have a complete estate plan, it is necessary to execute a HIPPA Authorization form in conjunction with a physician’s directive and other estate planning documents. In 2003, the Federal Government passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), which protects […]

Dallas Probate Attorney: What are “Nonprobate Assets”?

Nonprobate assets are interests that pass at death other than by will or by intestacy. Nonprobate assets typically fall into one of four categories: 1) property passing by contract; 2) property passing by right of survivorship; 3) property held in trust; and 4) pay on death arrangements.                 Property passing by contract generally include life […]

Dallas Probate Attorney: WHAT ABOUT FLUFFY?

If you are a pet owner, like me, you more than likely consider your pet (whether dog, cat, bird, or even lizard) as a dearly loved family member. So then why do so many of us forget about them when it comes time to draft our wills? I first became aware of the concept of […]

DALLAS PROBATE ATTORNEY: WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY?

A power of attorney is a document that one enters into to grant specific decision making rights to a trusted love one or friend. There are two types of power of attorneys, durable and nondurable. The most widely used is the durable power of attorney, which does not terminate upon the disability or incapacitation of […]

Texas Elder Law: PROTECTING YOUR ELDERLY PARENTS AT HOME

In the 90’s, one of the most recognizable commercial catch phrases, besides “clap on, clap off” was “I’ve  fallen and I can’t get up.” The slogan gained popularity and became widely used in many comedic situations, including a Saturday Night Live skit. Although the overly dramatized commercial is seen as humorous to many, the real […]

Denton Texas Wills for Heroes!

Denton Texas Wills for Heroes!: Believe it or not – lawyers (and legal assistants) DO have hearts!  And this year attorneys and paralegals around Denton County are donating their time to show some love for local heroes. This month the Denton County Bar Association is sponsoring the “Wills for Heroes” event.   Local attorneys and paralegals […]