Legal Complexities Simplified, Answering Your Questions
There are no shortage of nuances when it comes to estate planning, probate administration, elder law, business law, intellectual property law, and real estate law.
However, we aim to demystify complex legal concepts and empower you to make informed decisions with regular updates that blend professional knowledge with real-world applications, ensuring you’re always a step ahead in your legal journey.
As your parent grows older, you may wonder what would happen if they could no longer make sound decisions on their own. Often, gaining power of attorney for your parent is the most straightforward way...
Outlining your final wishes is essential to ensure that your assets are passed to their intended recipients as smoothly as possible after you die. If you have done the diligent work of putting your...
Individuals who have disabilities often require government assistance to cover the costs of professional support and care. However, programs such as Medicaid and Supplementary Security Income (SSI)...
You might have heard the term “community spouse” and wondered what it means. Essentially, if one spouse receives long-term care in a nursing home, the spouse living outside the nursing home is...
A funeral is a traditional method of honoring a person’s life after death. However, some people don’t feel comfortable having one. Choosing not to have a funeral is entirely acceptable...
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, affects the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles, eventually leading to paralysis. It prevents people from talking...
Designating your estate as the beneficiary of your IRA might make sense to you. It’s simpler than choosing one or several loved ones as beneficiaries. It can also prevent future arguments and...
Many people confuse dementia and mental illness. Although dementia can affect mental health, it isn’t a mental illness. It is a brain disorder that causes issues with communication and memory...
Inheriting a retirement account, such as a 401(k) or an IRA, can benefit a person struggling with their finances. It can help pay bills and create more stability. However, any Cedar Park inheritance...
Parents who have children with special needs spend a lot of time thinking about the future. They may wonder, “Who will care for my child when I’m gone someday” or “How will we afford a lifetime...
When planning for the second half of their lives, our Austin elder law attorneys have found that most people do not anticipate an increase in happiness. Research shows, however, that happiness does...
A living trust is a valuable tool in estate planning. You can manage it while you’re alive while passing control of your affairs to someone else upon your incapacity or death. The assets in the...
