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Planning Simplifies Relocation

Dear Mr. Premack: When I was in the hospital last month, I became very ill. For a few days, I was unconscious. My wife had some...

Dear Mr. Premack: My mother is in a nursing home. She owns her own home, has about $120,000 in the bank and has income around $900 each...

Dear Mr. Premack: Before I retired, I was a computer specialist for my employer. When I retired, I began to do private consulting work —...

Not All Small Estates Need Probate

Dear Mr. Premack: I am widowed for several years and have recently moved in with a man. We don’t want to be married because that would...

Dear Mr. Premack: I was divorced from my husband in 1985. When we got divorced, our house was left in both our names but only I lived...

While you are healthy, you may choose someone to become your Guardian should you ever need a Guardian in the future. This gives you...

There are many complexities in the estate tax system, but two opportunities for reducing taxes will impact most people. First, the...

A Durable Power of Attorney can save time and money and can reduce confusion if you become unable to handle your own finances. You need...

Original Publication: San Antonio Express News, November 3, 1989 The idea that life should not be artificially sustained when there is no...

Original Publication: San Antonio Express News, October 27, 1989 Senior citizens, the largest consumers of medical care and the fastest...

When a spouse dies, “probate” of a community survivorship agreement is not necessary.

Original Publication: San Antonio Express News, October 13, 1989 Texas allows residents over 65 to defer payment of property taxes on...

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