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A Texas medical power of attorney is a document that allows you, the principal, to designate a trusted family member or friend to make medical decisions for you if you become unconscious or mentally incapable of making those decisions for yourself. The person you designate…

By Paul Owens What does Letters Testamentary mean? And why is it not Letters OF Testamentary? This term may seem foreign to you, but it’s actually one of the more basic estate planning documents. As for the latter question, I really don’t know why it’s…

Did you know the third week of October is National Estate Planning Awareness Week? Millennials are a large demographic that haven’t gotten their Estate Plan in order; Estate Planning is not something you can afford to put off until tomorrow… Many millennials often assume that…

By Paul B. Owens Most Estate Planning Attorneys are always telling you why you MUST have an Estate plan. Well, I want to tell you why you should NOT have an estate plan. 1. You really like that your hard-earned money is going to lawyers…

If you die without a will in Texas, the state’s intestacy laws determine who inherits your property. Instead of following your personal wishes, the court distributes your assets according to a statutory formula that prioritizes spouses, children, and other close relatives. This process directly affects…

Probate is required in Texas when a person passes away, and their assets cannot legally transfer to heirs without court involvement. The need for probate depends on how the property is titled, whether a valid will exists, and whether assets already have designated beneficiaries. Many…