Workers’ Compensation: How Voluntary Insurance Can Save You

Workers’ Compensation: How Voluntary Insurance Can Save You

Hurt on the job? Sick because of the work environment? Workers’ compensation can save thousands in medical bills and lost wages alone. But, not every job has workers’ compensation. Read on to see how this can directly impact you. Workers’ compensation is a type of...
The Who, What, Why, and How of A Power of Attorney

The Who, What, Why, and How of A Power of Attorney

What is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is a document that designates another person as “attorney in fact” or “agent” to act on behalf of a named principal. The power is limited when the principal becomes incapacitated or deceased unless a durable power of...
What’s the Law Series: Probate (Part 2)

What’s the Law Series: Probate (Part 2)

  Estate Administration: Why Do I Need a Will? In our latest post, we discussed the difference between a Small Estate Affidavit and Muniment of Title. Those two alternatives are typically cheaper and faster than a full estate administration. Sometimes, however,...
What’s the Law Series: Probate (Part 2)

What’s the Law Series: Probate (Part 1)

No Will Affidavit Method vs. Short Method with Will   Texas law provides for four types of actions to take place in the court with regard to the estate of a deceased person (“Decedent”): Collection of Small Estates Upon Affidavit or No Will Affidavit Method;...