Case Types

Wills and Estates

Honestly I limit my wills and estate practice to simple matters. For complicated estate planning I usually refer my clients to other attorneys who limit their practice solely to wills and estates or are specialists in this area of practice.

When I do a will for a client I always include the documents usually necessary when a person enters their final illness. These documents include:

1. A directive to physicians or do not resuscitate order (DNR). This is commonly called a "Living Will". This is the document that can prevent your being kept alive on life support long after your body has stopped being able to live on its own or you cease to have brain activity.
2. A medical power of attorney. This document gives power to a person you designate, to make medical decisions on your behalf should you no longer be able to make such decisions yourself.
3. A financial power of attorney. This document gives power to a person you designate to make financial decisions and manage your finances should you not be able to do these things for yourself.
4. A HIPPA Release. This is a form, required by law, to give a person you designate the right and power to see your medical information and speak to your doctors about your condition to make medical decisions on your behalf.
5. A will. This is the document that will direct what should be done with your assets should you die. If you have minor children in your care, you can also use this document to indicate your preference for a person to take care of those children after you pass.

These documents will all be prepared for you quickly, according to your directions, with advice. All quoted prices for will work are made with the intention of providing you with all of these documents. Submit your case to me for review, or call 817-803-3898.

I personally recommend that spouses have individual wills, even if they intend to leave everything to the surviving spouse. This can save having a new will drafted when one spouse passes away.

I do not provide estate planning services, if you have an estate that will be more than $500,000.00 I recommend you see a certified financial planner before you make any decisions about setting up wills or trusts.