Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts

Someone said that only 3 out of 10 people have wills, yet 10 out of 10 people are going to die. Thinking about death and dying is something most of us ignore or put off, but the truth is, 10 out of 10 of us will die. You do yourself and your family a tremendous service by having a will, powers of attorney, and in some cases trusts.

You need estate planning documents to ensure your property is disposed of according to your wishes, and to give your family members clear instructions regarding end-of-life issues such as life support, burial, and organ donation.

Entrepreneurs and business owners need estate planning documents to make sure their business interests are transferred without disrupting the business and without expensive and divisive disagreements among family members, business partners, and investors.

Same sex couples have unique estate planning issues, particularly if they have children, own real estate, or own businesses together.

• assisting clients in identifying their estate planning needs
• preparing estate planning documents
• wills, powers of attorney: (health care, general/durable, directive to physicians, burial instructions, anatomical gifts) and trusts
• working with financial, insurance, and accounting professionals to coordinate estate planning efforts
• coordinating estate planning with business succession planning
• survivorship and co-ownership agreements

Jacqueline Rixen has assisted clients with estate planning since 1989. She is a member of the Real Estate and Trust Law section of the State Bar of Texas.

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Beneficiary Designation (PDF 2.4M)

 

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