Virginia Hammerle

In Texas, durable powers of attorney are authorized by statute. The statute helpfully describes the extent of the powers and other duties of your agent.

Don’t make the mistake of not having your estate planning documents updated to conform to Texas law.

Each spouse still has a legal duty to support the other spouse for necessaries.

The law protecting unauthorized payments is not limited to credit cards.

When you die, the ownership of your assets vests immediately in the beneficiaries of your will.

Some certifications require thorough testing, experience and high standards. Others only require the payment of a fee.

The law requires that holders of your assets turn the funds in your accounts over to the state after certain time periods have expired.

When the ward of an estate has been found to be incapacitated and a guardian is appointed, he or she handles the ward’s financial interests, including...

The document is for those who need some assistance but not enough to qualify for a full guardianship.

Texas laws defining what constitutes a “father” vary depending on the statute.