It’s usually rare for the worlds of estate planning and pop culture to cross paths, outside of an Oscar’s Remembrance reel. However, the #FreeBritney movement has thrown a spotlight on conservatorship (also known in Texas as guardianship), which falls under the estate planning umbrella. This blog has recently covered Britney Spear’s conservatorship, discussing when a guardianship […]
It’s no secret that people love to watch dramatizations of their legal system in action. Nearly every law school student can point to fond memories of watching Perry Mason, Matlock, or Law & Order as their representation of legal work in action. Part of the ongoing nostalgia is revisiting those earlier favorite shows and films. In fact, […]
The phrase “estate planning” conjures certain images. Most people find themselves thinking of who will take care of them when they’re unable to make medical or financial decisions. Or they picture leaving items like grandma’s silver tea service or the family ranch to their children and loved ones. While neither of these are incorrect, they’re also […]
We all want to leave a legacy and to be remembered by our loved ones. For many people, this remembrance is through family visiting the grave of a loved one or by keeping an urn of cremains in their home. Others choose something a bit more unconventional cremains options. As discussed in a prior post, the […]
After covering everything from the conventional to the groundbreaking in disposition of your mortal remains, it may seem as though burial (both natural and traditional) and disposal of cremains (by storage or scattering) to be the only options. And yet, there are so many more choices for your final remains than simply these. Case in point, […]
The impact of our lives, and even our deaths, is becoming a growing concern for many people. Cemeteries have been described as “landfills for bodies,” which year after year are filled with wood, metal, concrete, and embalming chemicals. Moreover, the graves are then covered with grass, which must be watered, fertilized and cared for to preserve […]
Cremation has been part of human history since ancient days. Archeological evidence from around the world show cultures following the practice as early as 8,000 B.C.E. The practice has gone through times of favor and disfavor, depending on religious acceptability. However, in the 21st century, as concerns about lack of burial space and environmental impact of […]
When making an estate plan, one important decision is what you want done with your mortal remains. That’s right, it’s not just your estate which needs planning for, but also your body when you’re no longer using it. Like most aspects of estate planning, the decision about what to do with your body is often an […]
Annual exams are a part of life. As we age, these appointments grow more and more important to catch potential issues before they become serious. Similarly, due to ever-changing tax laws and interpersonal relationships, it’s a good idea for clients to review their estate plan regularly. When your estate plan is written, it reflects the situation […]
