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Carolene A. Folse Estate Planning, Wills
& Trusts, Probate |
PRACTICE AREAS ESTATE
PLANNING, WILLS & TRUSTS, PROBATE
In general, a
Will is an instrument used to spell out how a person wants their assets
divided at the time of their death. It may also address the allocation and
payment of debts, the handling of assets left to minors, and offer
protections for beneficiaries.
Ancillary documents offered at no additional charge with every estate
plan prepared by our firm include financial and medical powers of attorney,
medical and HIPAA directives, and guardianship documents. When someone
dies, that person’s estate must generally go through a probate process
which, contrary to many other states and general perception, is a relatively
easy process in Texas. It normally includes a single court appearance,
identification of assets, payment of debts owed by the estate, and
distribution of the remaining assets to the beneficiaries and heirs of the
deceased. In many instances, expedited non-probate procedures may be
available to avoid the probate process altogether. We coordinate with specialists in this area to provide our clients the
information and guidance necessary to navigate this process as quickly and
cost efficiently as possible. Our
estate planning services include assistance and preparation of the following: ·
Simple
Wills ·
Complex
Wills with Marital, Family, Children’s, Contingent and other
Testamentary Trusts ·
Revocable
and Irrevocable Living Trusts o
Vacation Home Sharing Trusts o
Pet Trusts (equine as well as small animal) ·
Ancillary Documentation o
Statutory Durable Powers of Attorney o
Medical Directives (Living Wills) o
Medical Powers of Attorney o
HIPAA Medical Authorizations o
Declarations of Guardianship for Self and Minor Children ·
Probate and Probate Alternatives o
Muniment of Title o
Small Estate Affidavit o
Family Settlement Agreements *For some,
providing for loved ones may even include planning arrangements for special
pets (from favorite dogs and cats to horses, goats and donkeys). We can help with that as well. © Law Office of Virginia A. Moore 2006-2014 All
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