If you died today, would your spouse or your children know how to carry out your wishes?  Would they know who to call or what first steps to take? While you do not have to tell your family about every single detail of your financial situation or last wishes, it is important that they know […]

As almost everyone knows, a Will is a written document, which puts forth your wishes regarding your estate after your passing. It has to be signed by you, as well as two disinterested witnesses. You get to appoint a person you trust as an executor of your will. You have to be careful when you

All businesses need an advertising program. This is as true for attorneys as it is for any other business entity. However, many attorneys and law firms do not necessarily adhere to this idea until they see what a solid public relations program has done for an associate or competitor. Competition, along with public perception of

Many folks have a revocable living trust to avoid probate. When a person dies with assets in his or her name those assets normally go through a legal proceeding called probate. Probate is expensive, time consuming and public in nature. A trust used to avoid is called a Death Plan. A Life Plan, on the

Sometimes, statutes can be inconsistent (or even contradictory).  In Texas, for example, Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code (“CPRC”) determines the amount owed by each Defendant.  Two statutes in particular codified in the CPRC can greatly reduce a Plaintiff’s recovery.  However, as will be shown here, the two statutes can’t be

Forming a business may allow an individual or a group of individuals to take greater control over their careers. It may also allow them to bring a product or service to market that could change the world. However, there are many issues that a prospective business owner or group of owners may need to think

To an attorney attempting to raise their profile and that of the case they’re overseeing, there’s no better friend than public relations. When an attorney appears on radio or TV show as the legal expert, their credibility grows and millions of people learn who they are. What are some of the topics that an attorney

I often have people ask me when they should file bankruptcy.  Usually the answer is that it depends on your circumstances, and why you need to file bankruptcy.  If you have fallen behind on your home, and you want to keep it, timing is critical in filing your bankruptcy.  You need to file a Chapter

The best way to determine if you are eligible for Medicaid is to set an appointment with an Arlington TX Medicaid attorney to access your income and Estate. There are many steps that occur with becoming Medicaid eligible and to ensure your eligibility it is always beneficial to have an attorney assist you with the