As Former First Lady Barbara Bush was facing her end of life decisions, she taught us all how to die. As Jacquielynn Floyd, with the Dallas Morning News, told us in her article today, “Advice From the First Lady: Barbara Bush Offers Us a Parting Gift,” Barbara Bush has been made those end of life decisions with her typical grace and class. I recently read a new book called, "At Peace: … [Read more...]
What happens in Texas if you die without a Will?
If you die without a Will, what happens? One of my colleagues says, “Texas writes one for you.” What he means by that is that the Texas Estates Code determines how your property will be divided if you do not indicate your wishes in a formal Will. For the vast majority of people, doing a Will is inexpensive and simple. But if you die without one, what would have been simple, may … [Read more...]