by The Garrett Law Firm | Apr 20, 2021 | Estate planning
What is an elder law attorney? These lawyers work with older or disabled people on a wide range of legal matters. In this article, we share many of the ways an elder law attorney can advise and assist older adults, disabled persons, and their families.
by The Garrett Law Firm | Apr 13, 2021 | Estate planning
These 6 probate questions and answers sum up everything you ever wanted to know about probate but were afraid to ask.
by The Garrett Law Firm | Mar 30, 2021 | Estate planning
As a recent guest on the radio show, Ask the Experts, we talked about probate. We answered a common question, “why do you want to avoid probate?” And, we talked about ways to make sure your final wishes are taken care of.
by The Garrett Law Firm | Feb 25, 2021 | Estate planning
The Office of the Governor announced that the President has approved Texas’ request for a federal disaster declaration due to the winter storm. Individual assistance in 77 counties and Public Assistance for Emergency Protective Measures Only were approved in all 254 counties. Read more for applying for assistance.
by The Garrett Law Firm | Feb 24, 2021 | Estate planning
The recent winter storm caused damage to homes including burst water pipes and fallen trees. The Texas Department of Insurance has provided tips that will help the process of filing insurance claims go smoother.
by The Garrett Law Firm | Feb 23, 2021 | Estate planning
How do you replace lost documents when the loss or damage was due to a disaster such as the devastating winter snow storm? Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid has created helpful lists of documents and links to agencies that can help.