Durable power of attorney takes precedence over his individual domain while the Trust takes precedence over the trust’s domain.

Signing estate planning documents is by law more restrictive that signing contracts and commercial documents.

As Agent under the Medical Power of Attorney, you can decide on life support issues for her when the moment arrives.

Durable and Medical Powers of Attorney are voluntary tools that can keep you out of Guardianship court.

Proper legal advance directives are the key to controlling your medical destiny. Texas law still outlaws death with dignity (which nine othe

The Home Equity Loan is the next big issue, after probate. Part of the Administrator’s job is to settle any debts left by the Decedent, whic

hese documents are too important and so far-reaching that you should never rely on a form you download from the internet. You should always

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express News and other Hearst Newspapers on January 21, 2019. Dear Mr. Premack: I live in San Antonio. My mom i...

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express News and other Hearst Newspapers on January 14, 2019. Dear Mr. Premack: Since 2013 I have been the agen...

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express News and other Hearst Newspapers on October 30, 2018. Dear Mr. Premack: My father signed a Durable Powe...

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express News and other Hearst Newspapers on October 1, 2018. Dear Mr. Premack: Can a Durable Power of Attorney ...

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express News and other Hearst Newspapers on July 16, 2018. A Fiduciary must protect the Principal’s interests D...

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express-News and other Hearst Newspapers on July 2, 2018. DIY tools are not sophisticated enough for important ...

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express News on February 23, 2018. The legal revisions to the Texas Durable Power of Attorney Act included the ...

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express-News on September 11, 2017. As of September 1, 2017 the law has changed. A new set of procedures has be...

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express-News on September 5, 2017. (Part 3 in a series.) Regardless of the size of the estate – be it $50,000 o...

As of September 1, 2017 the law has changed. A new set of procedures has been enacted to help assure that your DPOA can be used when the nee

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express News on June 5, 2017. It may not be too late. However, it is certainly very bad timing for her to be si...

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express News on April 24, 2017. Prior to 1995, home equity loans were illegal in Texas. Texas was the last stat...

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express News on April 17, 2017. Let’s define some terms. A Power of Attorney (POA) is a entrustment of authorit...

This column first appeared in the San Antonio Express News on January 25, 2017. The 85th regular session of the Texas Legislature opened on January 10th and ...