estateplanning

Does my spouse automatically get my share of the house when I die?

The answer is it depends, but usually not if you have not set up your estate plan. Texas is a community property state, which means that any property created, purchased, or earned during marriage is presumed to be part of the community estate. In the community estate, each spouse owns one-half of the community interest …

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Basic questions to ask yourself before getting your estate planning documents prepared

1) What do I want to do with my property? Knowing what you own is the first step, then you should consider who should get your property. Do you want to treat your beneficiaries equally, or do you want to treat them differently, based on the gifts you have already made and the resources each …

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What is the difference between a Medical Power of Attorney and a Directive to Physicians?

A Medical Power of Attorney is a document that allows you to name an agent to make medical treatment decisions for you if you are not able to do so yourself. A Directive to Physicians (also known as a living will) is a document that allows you to designate what kind of medical treatment you …

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Where is the best place to keep my signed original estate planning documents?

Once you have signed your estate planning documents, it is important to store them in a safe place. Many people keep their original estate planning documents at home in a secure place, like a fire safe or file cabinet. It is important to make sure to keep your secure place in a place that is …

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