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Bryan elder law attorney Chris Peterson shares what to look for and what to watch out for in choosing the right long-term care facility for your elderly loved one.

Bryan estate planning attorney explains how a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust works to minimize estate and gift tax liability.

College Station estate lawyer Chris Peterson dispels common myths about probate and explains what you need to know about the probate process.

HIPAA authorization is an important directive. College Station will and trust lawyer Chris Peterson explains how it works as part of your estate plan.

Attorney Chris Peterson shares updates to Aid & Attendance benefits and how to quality if you are not receiving them.

Are you concerned about creditors taking part of your estate when you're gone? Brazos County probate attorneys explain what you need to know about creditors rights.

Bryan estate lawyer Chris Peterson explains why good credit won't necessarily protect your assets and shares a real solution for protection.

A trust can be a valuable tool in estate planning. College Station trust lawyers share reasons why you may benefit from setting up a trust.

Brazos County estate planning attorney Chris Peterson shares important advice for single parents plannng for their children's future.

Wondering if you need an estate plan? Attorney Chris Peterson discusses estate planning and when you should begin to create a plan.

Bryan will and trust lawyer Chris Peterson advises on how to properly pass your home on to your children in the most secure way.

Probate in Brazos County is a lengthy and complicated process. Attorney Chris Peterson explains how it works and what you can expect.

Mistakes are regularly made when estate plans are created. College Station estate attorneys at Peterson Law Group help you avoid the most common issues.

College Station Trust Lawyer Chris Peterson cautions about common mistakes made when creating a Living Trust as part of your estate plan.

College Station estate administration lawyers at Peterson Law Group explain the why's and how's of prepaying for your funeral and what to be aware of.

Do you have digital assets? Brazos County estate planning attorney explains why it's important to include them in your estate plan.

Bryan estate lawyers at Peterson Law Group explain how a Roth IRA can be an important part of your overall estate plan.

Few people are familiar with a Pour-Over Will. Find out how your College Station estate planning lawyers may use one if your plan also includes a living trust.

Sometimes it takes a little convincing to get the other spouse on board with estate planning. Brazos County will lawyer Chris Peterson shares advice.

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

For those caring for elderly relatives in Brazos County, there may be relief knowing that the senior has a medical directive, power of attorney, and/or trust in case he or she becomes incapacitated. However, it’s also possible that there is no guiding documentation to help when the relative is unable to make decisions on his or her own behalf. In Texas, adult guardianships may be the only way to ensure your relative is cared for in later years.

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.

College Station trust attorney Chris Peterson explains what an IRA trust is and how this tool may fit in as part of your estate and inheritance planning.

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.

Will lawyers in College Station discuss an important aspect of estate planning that people don't often think about when they begin creating their plan.