Well you caught me on a day where I'm wearing a tie. We had a Zoom hearing today and it was an exciting one. We were trying to probate a will and beat the statute of limitations. What had happened was someone had put off probating the will for a … [Read more...]
Estate Planning for Single Parents
Why It’s Important to Put a Careful Plan in Place As a single parent, your life is hectic because you must fulfill the roles of both parents. You think about what might happen if you’re incapacitated or die—how it would affect your children—but you … [Read more...]
What Can You Do If You Have Been a Victim of Power of Attorney Abuse?
Power of Attorney Abuse in Texas What Are Your Options When Someone Violates the Terms of a POA? A power of attorney (POA) can be a useful legal document, allowing you to designate someone to handle your affairs and act on your behalf when you … [Read more...]
Estate Planning for Parents of Small Children
Why Young Families Need an Effective Estate Plan Estate planning is for people approaching their golden years, right? Unfortunately, far too many parents believe that and fail to adequately prepare for what will happen in the event of their untimely … [Read more...]
People Are Reminded They Need Estate Planning
I'm Jay Bailey with Bailey & Galyen. We have lived through unprecedented times, and I'm tired of it. Through the course of the deep freeze and the pandemic and now excitingly as we enter the summer of '21 and hope to travel people are reminded … [Read more...]
The Problem with Do-It-Yourself Will Kits
The Shortcomings of Do-It-Yourself Wills Kits and Online Products May Cost You More in the Long Run If you’ve worked with an attorney to put an estate plan in place to ensure the orderly distribution of your estate, you are in the distinct … [Read more...]
Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse
So you may have been pulled over by a police officer, they inform you that you have exceeded the speed limit but you weren't really paying attention to what the speed limit was nor how fast you were driving. As many of you know ignorance of the law … [Read more...]
The Importance of Keeping Your Estate Plan Up to Date
Amend Your Estate Planning to Respond to Major Life Changes Putting an effective estate plan in place is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones. It can eliminate uncertainty, anxiety, and potential conflict after your death and … [Read more...]
Why an Experienced Attorney Should Prepare Your Will
The Benefits of a Knowledgeable Estate Planning Attorney When you decide to put your affairs in order, so that your property will be distributed according to your wishes, you don’t have to use an attorney to accomplish your objective, but doing so … [Read more...]
Why You Should Seek Wise Estate Planning Counsel
I'm Jay Bailey with Bailey & Galyen, I'm of Counsel with the firm, and I head our Probate & Estate Planning section. You've got lots of things you're good at. You have expertise as a professional, you have expertise in the trades, you're … [Read more...]
