Legacies need not reside solely in dusty books or on yellowed legal documents. Other times they hover, in the stories we tell and the places we go after night falls. There’s no shortage of haunted tales in Dallas and Fort Worth, all with a story that refuses to let go. Take Goatman’s Bridge in Denton. … Read more
Grandparents hold a special place in every grandchild’s life. However, some grandparents raise their grandchildren and serve as their primary caregivers. Approximately 7% of all children under age 18 live with a grandparent. There are many reasons why grandparents are stepping in to raise their grandchildren. Some reasons include divorce, teenage and unwed pregnancy, incarceration of … Read more
When choosing guardians for your children, your instinct may lead you to select your parents or a close friend. However, the process requires more thought and planning than simply naming someone you trust. While the person you choose may seem perfect, it’s important to consider key factors so your children are cared for as you … Read more
It’s an inevitable part of life—our parents aging. Beyond the calendar marking the years, signs of their advancing age, both physically and mentally, become more apparent. Witnessing the transformation of our once energetic parents can be an emotionally challenging experience. This progression might unfold gradually, allowing you to transition into a caregiving role. Perhaps during … Read more
As a parent, you’ve watched your child grow from a wobbly toddler taking their first steps to a confident young adult about to turn 18. You’ve been there through every milestone, from their first day of school to their first little league game. You’ve helped them learn how to ride a bike and have cheered … Read more
Could your hospital kill you by deciding that you are too sick and should have treatment withheld? Quite possibly. The Teri Schiavo story showed the importance of expressing your wishes and doing a Living Will, if that is your choice. The case of Hanford Pinette shows, at times a Living Will may conflict with the … Read more
Life is an interesting ride with many surprises. Who would have expected it to turn out the way it has? Forty years ago, as we walked to our local library, who would have thought that we could have more information available at our fingertips online than would fit in any library? Who would have guessed … Read more
Your parents were there when you took the first wobbly steps of being a toddler. They were there when you faced life’s challenges and the scary obstacles life put in your path. Now, you watch your parents take their own unsteady steps. You want to be there to comfort them as they face the obstacles … Read more
Make sure your wishes are known with a health care directive. Most of us have heard of Terri Schiavo and her lack of a health care directive. Terri had a heart problem and slipped into a coma in Florida in her 20s. Terri had not expressed with great clarity what she wanted done in such … Read more
When people think about estate planning, they typically think of who will get their possessions. Upon further thought, they recognize that the most important decisions they make will be the identity of trusted decision makers like guardians, executors, trustees, and agents. If the individual has a Will, an executor or personal representative is named in … Read more