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Choosing guardians for your children is a job that takes serious consideration. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself to ensure you make the best choice.

Being an executor is an important job and can be time-consuming. Brazos County probate attorneys explain how you can be paid for your time and effort in this role.

Brazos County estate planning lawyers Chris Peterson explains the importance of reviewing your Will periodically to ensure it reflects your current wishes and life changes.

Creating an estate plan can be overwhelming. One of the most significant decisions you will have to make is choosing who will serve as your Trustee. This needs to be a person you explicitly trust with your financial and personal information in life and death. Bryan estate lawyers want to explain ...

Probate can be a confusing process at a difficult time. College Station attorney Chris Peterson explains what you need to know to make the process easier.

College Station attorney Chris Peterson shares lists and important tips to help your executor be prepared to handle your estate when you are gone.

Wondering when you should start planning for long-term care? College Station elder lawyer Chris Peterson answers your questions.

Brazos County estate planning lawyer Chris Peterson explains guardianship, how it works, and what you need to know about guardianship in Texas.

Bryan elder law attorneys share important considerations before you decide to rent out your parents' home if they are no longer able to live in it.

On National Healthcare Decisions Day, College Station attorney Chris Peterson explains the importance of documenting your healthcare choices.

Asset protection strategies help keep your money out of the hands of nursing homes, litigators, and other financial predators. Keep reading to learn about five of the best asset protection strategies to help you keep your money right where it is. Create an Irrevocable TrustExperienced College St...

Many seniors and their families put off consulting with Brazos County elder law attorneys to plan for long-term care because they're afraid of the cost. But an elder law attorney can help you save money in the long run as well as make sure you are getting the best care for yourself or your loved ...

You may be afraid of losing your home if you have to enter a nursing home and apply for Medicaid. While this fear is well-founded, transferring the home to your children is usually not the best way to protect it....

Succession planning is a lot like raising a crop. It takes time and starts with planting a seed. Congratulations! Being here means you have already taken the first step of planting the seed.

Along with trying to adapt their businesses to the next new normal in a global pandemic—one that includes a vaccine for this deadly virus—employers and workers alike are trying to figure out whether employers can (and should) require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees.

Choosing a caregiver for your elderly loved one can be difficult. Before you do, there are some important things you should consider.

Will lawyers in College Station discuss planning ahead for end-of-life issues and explain how to write your own obituary if you choose to do it yourself.

Many of our elder law clients wish to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.  With the advances in medications, treatments, and home healthcare options, this wish can be granted more and more frequently.  Whether you are looking for a home healthcare provider in Bryan for yourself or ...

Attorney Chris Peterson discusses the probate process and shares ways you can avoid the need for a probate lawyer in Brazos County.

College Station will and trust lawyer Chris Peterson discusses the importance of including your service care providers in your estate plan to ensure they can speak for you should you become incapacitated.

Confused about the differences between a will and a trust? If so, you are not alone. While it is always wise to contact experts like us, it is also important to understand the basics. While some of the differences between a will and trust are subtle; others are not.

While there are many types of trusts, the major distinction between trusts is whether they are revocable or irrevocable. As experienced estate planning attorneys, we can help you figure out whether a revocable or irrevocable trust is a good fit for you and your loved ones.

We collect stuff throughout our lives. This “stuff” is known as our personal property. Regardless of the value, it is important that these items be distributed the way you want when you die. Consider the following to ensure that your wishes for your personal property are honored.

If the election results in a political party change, it could mean not only lower estate and gift tax exemption amounts, but also the end of the longtime taxpayer benefit of stepped-up basis at death. To avoid the negative impact of these potential changes, there are a few wealth transfer strategies it would be prudent to consider before the year-end.

Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is a good thing. However, many of us do not take the first steps to get that estate plan in place because we do not understand the nuances between a will and trust – and dying without either.