Down Syndrome

A will is a critical estate planning document that allocates your assets and property to your designated chairs and beneficiaries when you pass. If you have never drafted a will, some of the terms may be a little confusing, but an estate planning attorney can help you understand each one. Two terms that come up …

The Difference Between Per Stirpes and Per Capita in Estate Planning Per Stirpes Versus Per Capita Read More »

The Texas probate courts oversee all estate settlements for individuals who died with a will and instructions in place for their final wishes after they pass as well as for individuals who die intestate or without a will. Estates comprise all the property, assets, and debts the deceased owned or controlled, and dispersing them requires …

Independent Administration vs. Dependent Administration Read More »

Many married couples may assume that when one partner dies, the other one automatically receives the entire estate and may not complete proper estate planning because of this misconception. This isn’t always the case. The portion of a decedent’s estate that a spouse (or anyone else) will receive depends on whether or not the deceased …

What Is Community Property And What Happens To It When You Die? Read More »

Individuals with Down Syndrome are living much longer than ever before. The average life expectancy of a person with Down Syndrome in the 1980s was 25 years, and it has now increased to 60 years old, thanks to increased research into the condition and the subsequent better care many receive. Recently, the Global Down Syndrome …

New Care Guidelines for Adults With Down Syndrome Released Read More »