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Last Monday we were requested to do a Will for an 89-year-old married woman who was just put on hospice. Due to her being on hospice, we put her as an immediate priority. Her 90-year-old husband has Alzheimer’s disease and is living in an institutional...

Many are under the mistaken impression that only the wealthy need trusts and that it is never needed in Texas since the probate process (the court process confirming the Will is valid) is simple in Texas compared to many other states. Although what is best for the individual may vary,...

Effective September 1, 2017, the “transfer of assets divisor” in Texas increased to $172.65 per day from $162.41. The increased figure applies to long-term care Medicaid applications in Texas submitted on or after September 1, 2017. When an individual needs long-term care (such as nursing...

Through bipartisan support, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved an additional $414 million increase in Alzheimer’s and dementia research. Congress has granted approval of similar increases in recent years and if this bill is signed into law, then federal funding into Alzheimer’s and dementia-related...

Although details of President Trump based on prior statements tax proposals have not yet been released and this is mere speculation, here are a few of the anticipated tax reform proposals: For individuals: Double the standard deduction; Eliminate itemization deductions (other than contributions to retirement savings,...

Mr. and Mrs. Smith (the names have been changed for confidentiality reasons) had the unusual situation where both of them had to go into a nursing home at approximately the same time. Neither Mr. nor Mrs. Smith has long-term care insurance. Both could live a...

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