
Who Will Care for the Children?
Parents should make sure they have arrangements in place for the care of their minor-aged children, when planning their estates…

Parents should make sure they have arrangements in place for the care of their minor-aged children, when planning their estates…

The death care industry — yep, it’s got its own industry moniker — is an estimated $20 billion business. Service Corporation International, a publicly traded company that operates 1,475 funeral homes and 483 cemeteries in 44 states, pulled in more than $3.2 billion in revenue in the past 12 months.

If you pass away with no will, a state court may decide who gets your assets and — if you have children — who will care for them.

In today’s digital age, in which seemingly anything that matters is stored virtually in the cloud, a physical safe deposit box comes across as a relic of the bricks-and-mortar past. However, don’t be too hasty to dismiss the importance of keeping certain valuables securely tucked away in your bank’s vault.

In the second part of our video series, Brad Wiewel discussed his new book, Surviving Texas Probate, on KXAN. Brad and host Rosie Newberry talked

Without a proper elder law estate plan, the children’s responsibilities are even more exhausting, stressful and sad.

When a family member or other loved one dies, the natural response is to feel overwhelmed. However, there are some very practical and legal matters that need to be attended to ‘immediately, if not sooner.’

The world exists just as much online, as it does offline. Failing to recognize that when planning for the end of life, can lead to unexpected repercussions for survivors.

In May of 2020, Brad Wiewel was interviewed on NBC Austin affiliate KXAN’s morning show, Studio 512. He discussed why someone needs a Will and

If there’s a family member or a friend in your life who refuses to do their will and get their estate in order, here are some tips to finally get them to take action.