Wills & Estate Planning | Domestic Partners | Probate
Alexander & Associates, helps individuals and couples gain peace of mind through simple, effective estate planning. We also help domestic partners protect their assets and each other through uniquely tailored estate planning.
Wills & Estate Planning
Dying without a will costs time, money and frustration for those left behind. Our clients are often motivated to prepare a will knowing that if they die without a will in Texas, the state has one for them (meaning Texas law determines how your property is distributed and who will care for your children). As a result, dying without a will may lead to undesired results and unexpected costs and delays.
A simple estate plan is sufficient for the majority of our clients, and regularly includes the following:
- Will - A will is a set of instructions that dictates how property will be distributed in the event of death. A will may include trusts for minor children.
- Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (Financial Power of Attorney) - A financial power of attorney is designed to allow a designated person to manage financial affairs in the event of incapacity or unavailability. This document can be tailored to be very broad or narrow.
- Medical Power of Attorney - A medical power of attorney allows a designated person to make medical decisions in the event of incapacity.
- Directive to Physician (Living Will) - A living will directs a doctor to take such steps as disconnecting life support systems in the event of a terminal or irreversible condition.
- Guardianship for Minor Children - A guardianship is a document that names a person(s) to care for minor children in the event of death.
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Domestic Partners
Alexander & Associates has helped over 200 gay and lesbian couples and individuals protect their relationship and their assets through estate planning and other domestic partner agreements. Our extensive experience in the unique challenges faced by gay and lesbian clients during the estate planning process allows us to provide compassionate advice to gay and lesbian clients on the protection of partners, assets and businesses. Our documents include special provisions such as hospital visitation for partners and friends.
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Probate
Alexander & Associates represents clients in uncontested probate proceedings and alternatives to probate proceedings, including:
- Probate
- Affidavits of Heirship
- Family Settlement Agreements
- Small Estate Affidavits
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