As we age, we need more health services to maintain our quality of life. Unfortunately, in this day and age, necessary services can cost a fortune. At McCulloch & Miller, one of our specialties is Medicaid crisis planning, which helps clients prepare for possible health needs in the future. If…
It can be scary to think that after you are gone, you have no control over how your assets are distributed. When you spend your life working hard to provide for yourself and your loved ones, you want to make sure that legacy continues after you die. There are some…
If you have decided to take the first step and meet with a Houston estate planning attorney, congratulations; you’ve made a great decision that will positively affect your and your families’ long-term futures. Estate planning consultations can be helpful for individuals looking to draft an estate plan, modify an estate…
Many times, prospective clients come to us for an initial consultation asking for help writing a will. While the will can be a valuable tool in estate planning, there are times when writing a will may not be enough. Today, we cover some reasons that your estate plan might need…
When it comes to estate planning, business owners have a special set of needs to consider. Today, we cover some factors you might need to think through if you are a business owner drafting your estate plan. Of course, the specifics depend on the kind, size, and nature of your…
As many of our clients know, the trust can be a valuable estate planning tool for those who choose to use it. If you are wondering whether adding a trust to your estate plan might be the right next step for you, consider the following reasons that many individuals choose…
As our client community knows, there are many tools available for individuals undergoing the estate planning process. Two of these tools are the will and the trust, and there are important differences between the two. To find out whether a will or a trust is better for your individualized estate…
We speak with our clients time and time again about the value of adding a trust to an estate plan. If you have wondered whether a trust might be the right tool for you, the next step would be to decide which type of trust is right based on your…
Whether you are in the beginning, middle, or end phase of your estate planning process, it is never too late to consult an estate planning attorney that can help you make sure your documents are in line with Texas’s requirements. While it can be difficult to sort through the various…
In the year 2024, it can be tempting to bypass traditional legal services in favor of getting things done online. Many clients ask us about online wills: are they a good idea? What are the advantages and disadvantages? At McCulloch & Miller, we have an adage: online wills work until…