Elder Law

When a family member or other loved one dies, the natural response is to feel overwhelmed. However there are some very practical and legal matters that need to be attended to “immediately if not sooner”. What Happens To a House When The Owner Dies? Sad as it may seem, when a person dies his property becomes at risk. Sometimes friends and family use this as an opportunity to help themselves to...

The Texas law of descent and distribution is a bit complex so, just for fun, let’s kill off Bob, an imaginary person who lacked the foresight to have a will, and see how the law applies to his estate. If you are reluctant to play the game, just remember that you could be personally touched by the law if you live in Texas, have relatives in Texas, or have...

Meet the brand-new Chapter 280 of the Texas Finance Code, effective September 1, 2017. You need to know about this one. Going by the catchy name “Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation,” Chapter 280 puts the onus on financial institutions, securities dealers and investment advisers to help protect seniors (65+) from fraud and financial exploitation. This is a good news – bad news law. The good news is that...