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Conservatorship lawyer Chris Peterson explains how guardianships work and how to know if one is right for your situation.

If you’re planning for the time in which you’ll be unable to handle your own financial affairs, you may consider giving someone else power of attorney. That may seem easy enough, but then comes the question: which type of power of attorney? Estate planning attorney Chris Peterson explains your options.

In my years as a Bryan estate planning attorney, experience proves that families that openly discuss their estate plans lay the groundwork for better transitions when the time comes.

Many parents worry about how they will fund a lifetime of care for their child with special needs. This is especially concerning if the parents are fearful that there will not be enough money left for housing, caregivers, and basic life necessities when mom or dad pass away.

Brazos County estate planning lawyer Chris Peterson shares the benefits of estate planning no matter what stage of life you are in.

Estate Planning attorney Chris Peterson shares 5 important considerations for parents thinking about transferring ownership of their home to their children.

Attorney Chris Peterson advises parents to help their now-adult children set up important estate planning documents before they go off to college or other opportunities away from home.

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

It can be hard to get motivated about your estate planning; it sounds about as fun as getting a root canal. The truth is that estate planning is not really that bad. In fact, with our help, estate planning is easy. We will talk with you about your goals and concerns, analyze your family and financial situation, and work with you to come up with a solid plan.

Protecting your family is important, especially when you have minor children, and even more so now that we are living through a pandemic. Having an up-to-date estate plan can be the first step toward providing that certainty in an uncertain world.

While most people want the settlement process to be done ASAP, probate can take between 18 and 24 months. Yes, you heard that right. The time delays create unnecessary stress, especially for families who need access to those accounts or property.

Personal injury settlements often involve significant amounts of money. Consider consulting an estate planning attorney to make sure that any money received will be protected from present and future creditors, properly managed during disability and at death, and distributed according to your wishes.