by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Estate Planning
Homesteads What is a homestead? In general, a homestead refers to certain property, such as a home or family residence, as defined by constitution or statute to be exempt from seizure or other forced sale. The amount and nature of the property that qualifies for the... by attorney-austin | Nov 16, 2009 | Estate Planning
Planning for Incapacity What does the term “incapacitated” mean? An adult is incapacitated if, because of a physical or mental condition, the person is substantially unable to provide food, clothing, or shelter for himself or herself, to care for his or... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
|Guardianship How does one go about initiating a guardianship?Any interested party may file an application with the proper court requesting that a guardian be appointed for a person believed to be incapacitated. What is the definition of an incapacitated person?A... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
|What is a directive to physicians or living will?This is an instrument that allows you to declare, in the event your death is deemed imminent by a physician due to disease, illness, or accident, that you do not wish to have your life prolonged by artificial means.... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
|Burial Rights Who has the right and/or obligation to bury a deceased person?The family of the deceased has the duty to bury (or inter) as well as an obligation to pay the burial costs, unless there is a written pre-death directive or a prepaid funeral plan. This... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
|How do bank accounts pass after my death? The answer will depend upon the type of account you established when you signed the bank’s signature card. Some types of bank accounts pass under the terms of your will, while other types of accounts pass outside of...