by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
If you own a car, then you know it requires regular servicing in order to perform well and be reliable. More than likely, your car came with a recommended schedule for service, based on how many miles it has been driven; after a certain number of miles, you need to... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
|If you have a child, sibling, parent, spouse, or other loved one who is physically, mentally or developmentally disabled— whether from birth, illness, injury or drug abuse—he or she may be entitled to valuable government benefits (SSI and/or Medicaid) now or in... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
|Asset Protection: Reducing Risk, Promoting Peace of Mind Every American adult shares a dubious characteristic—each is a walking litigation target. Part of your birthright is that you may be sued at any time, for any reason, and for any amount. Civil actions range... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
Probate and Estate Administration – An Overview Administration of a decedent’s estate involves, among other things, probating the estate, collection of the decedent’s assets, calculation and payment of estate taxes, and the distribution of remaining... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
Many people probably think that once they have an estate plan in place their needs have been met. They are ready to move on, and feel secure in the knowledge that when they die their estate will be handled according to their wishes. To some extent this is true. Your... by attorney-austin | Nov 13, 2009 | Estate Planning
People make many mistakes in estate planning. Several examples of mistakes are given, including procrastination, failure to update, improper fiduciary choices, leaving assets outright, etc. We have all heard about estate planning. But many of us have misconceptions....