Recent Posts in Estate Planning Posted By Angelina Hue 26-Aug-2020 How Can I Revoke or Change My Texas Will? Wills are extremely important documents that dictate the future of your assets. As such, you may understandably seek to make necessary changes over time, either by revoking an existing will or modifying the current language in it. Either way, you ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 14-Jul-2020 What Should I Include In My Will? A will is one of the most important legal documents that you need to include in your estate plan to make sure you stay in control of which beneficiaries receive your property after you pass away. Although many people avoid drafting a will because it ... Continue Reading Posted By Kathryn Marteeny 26-May-2020 Legal Guardianship of an Adult Life has its tragedies. Regardless of a person’s age, circumstances may render an adult incapable of caring for themselves. When such a tragedy occurs, it may be necessary to hand over the responsibility of this person’s care to someone ... Continue Reading Posted By Kathryn Marteeny 20-Apr-2020 What Is Probate? (Estate Planning 101) Many people overlook probate in the estate planning process (or are even entirely unaware it exists), which can be a costly mistake. Probate is the process of verifying the legality of a last will and testament in court and ensuring that the ... Continue Reading Posted By Kathryn Marteeny 11-Mar-2020 How Is a Living Trust Different From a Will? Estate planning can be uncomfortable—confronting your mortality is never easy. Understanding different kinds of estate planning documents can also be confusing, unnecessarily prolonging the estate planning process. Today, we're here to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 12-Sep-2018 Can I Modify a Will in Texas? Life never remains the same and, therefore, it is important to be able to make changes to a will and ensure that it is kept up to date with the changes in your life. If your will is not updated, it will cease to reflect your current wishes. Why might ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 24-Jul-2018 Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan Designing an estate plan can be a time-consuming and emotionally complicated legal process. Once the paperwork is signed and notarized, people tend to make the mistake of assuming they’re 100% protected for the rest of their lives. While an old ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 13-Jul-2018 The Benefits of Having Durable Power of Attorney Documents An important function of a completed estate plan is to protect your medical choices and financial assets in the event of a medical emergency or your incapacitation. This is accomplished by having valid durable power of attorney documents for ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 26-Mar-2018 Do You Need a Trust For Your Estate Plan? There are several different aspects of a good estate plan, but a trust is one of the most important. Establishing a trust can help you avoid probate, and is also a great way to retain control over your assets while you live before they are divided ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 15-Feb-2018 When Should I Establish an Estate Plan? Some people are under the false misconception that estate plans are only necessary for elderly individuals. In actuality, it is wise for every adult to have an established estate plan in order to better protect his or her assets. Younger adults might ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 29-Dec-2017 Probate 101 After a person passes away, their estate is accounted for and distributed among their family, friends, and even creditors, all according to a special court process known as probate. During the probate process, the executor works in tandem with the ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 12-Dec-2017 Benefits of Creating a Will Drafting a will, regardless of age, gives you the opportunity to put your affairs into order after your death. While it may feel morbid or uncomfortable to face your mortality, ensuring that your loved ones are provided for will make life much easier ... Continue Reading