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Author Archives: Keith Davis
Care for Your Pets After You Are Gone
Many of us who own pets consider them to be more than just pets, but a part of the family. Some people are now acting to plan for their pets in case the pet outlives the owner. Pet owners can … Continue reading
Posted in Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Wills
Tagged caregiver, death, estate planning, trust, trustee, will
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Are You Still the Parents of Your “Adult” Children?
In an article in the Dallas Bar Association’s “Headnotes” newsletter, Lori Ashmore and Gary Ashmore of The Ashmore Law Firm, PC remind us that while we are biologically still the parents of our adult children, we may not be allowed to … Continue reading
Posted in Advance Directives, Estate Planning, HIPAA, Power of Attorney
Tagged agent, estate planning, Medical Power of Attorney, power of attorney
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Thoughts on Selecting an Executor
This is the second post in a series on what to think about when determining who you want to designate in your will to serve as executor of your estate. First of all, you should consider that selecting a beneficiary … Continue reading
Posted in Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
Tagged estate planning, executor, probate, will
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What Type of Person Should I Look for in an Executor?
First, it is important to understand what an executor does. I will explain in more detail what the executor does in another post, but for the time being you should understand that this is the person who will be appointed … Continue reading
Posted in Estate administration, Estate Planning, Wills
Tagged estate planning, executor, will
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Helping Your Loved Ones When You Die
Many decisions will need to be made rather quickly once you die. You can ease the burden on your family if you take some preparatory steps before you pass. Some of those decisions are described in a 2012 article by two … Continue reading
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