Attorney-Client Privilege – Defined
Many people are concerned when they hire a lawyer for the first time that they will somehow give up their right to privacy. They think …
Estate Planning
3 Reasons Why Online Wills Are a Huge Mistake
Last year, a LegalZoom.com survey found that 62% of Americans still do not have a will. And of those who do, 12% got one within …
Nelson Law Roundup: 16 Useful Blog Posts on Estate Planning
Blog Posts on Estate Planning. No one likes to think about the day when they are no longer around to enjoy their family, pursue their …
Thank you for voting Nelson Law Group as the Best of Denton County
Thank you for voting Nelson Law Group as the Best of Denton County At Nelson Law Group, PC, we are blessed to be the lawyers …
Intestate vs Probate. Is there a difference?
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that lists all your property and how you wish for it to be distributed after you …
Attorney-in-fact — Defined
When you initiate a Power of Attorney, whether for financial purposes, medical, or other, you must choose someone to act on your behalf should the …
Estate Planning: What are my options if I don’t have a trustee?
A trustee is best defined as an individual or individuals who have been named to manage a trust’s assets and carry out the purpose of …
What’s the difference between an heir and beneficiary?
Very early in the estate planning process, you will be asked to select one or several people in your newly-crafted will or trust to pass …
What is a Codicil, and why do I need it?
Let’s say that you and your wife finally got all your estate planning ducks in a row. You met with an attorney, had your questions …
Estate Planning: What’s the difference between an Executor and an Administrator?
A question that our estate planning attorneys get asked a lot is, “what’s the difference between an executor and an administrator?” It’s understandable to see …