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Putting Inclusivity Into Estate Planning: A Story for Pride Month
June 1st, 2020
In late June 1969, police once again raided the Stonewall Inn in New York City. A community that had been oppressed for too long finally spoke out more loudly and more visibly than ever before, and the Stonewall Uprising and riots began. Change began…
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Categories: Estate Planning
What Should You Consider in Reviewing Your Estate Plan?
May 29th, 2020
As our lives shift and change these days, while we are focused on the wellbeing of ourselves and our families, it’s especially a good time to review your plan. Here are six key questions to ask yourself in that review.
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The Key Legal Document Every Adult Needs to Have: Preparing for Coronavirus
April 14th, 2020
As the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life and leave Americans uncertain of the future, you don’t have to feel helpless during this pandemic. In fact, now is a great time to be proactive and plan ahead should you or a loved one fall ill. On…
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Categories: Health Care Surrogates
McCreary Law Office, P.A. is shifting to McCreary Law Office, PLLC
April 9th, 2020
But you can just say McCreary Law Office Over the past few months, a lot has been happening with McCreary Law Office. As announced last fall in letters or emails to clients and contacts, McCreary Law Office would be opening an office in Houston, Texa…
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Categories: News
McCreary Law Office Opens the Houston, Texas Office
February 25th, 2020
As announced last fall in letters or emails to clients and contacts, McCreary Law Office would be opening an office in Houston, Texas. Finally it’s open! The new office is located just west of downtown Houston at 2019 Washington Avenue. Being close…
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Categories: News
Will My Advance Directive Work in Another State?
August 31st, 2019
Making sure your end-of-life wishes are followed no matter where you happen to be is important. If you move to a different state or split your time between one or more states, you should make sure your advance directive is valid in all the states you…
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Categories: Living Will
Do You Need to Name Alternate Beneficiaries?
August 7th, 2019
What will happen to your estate if your primary beneficiary does not survive you? If your will does not name alternate beneficiaries, your estate will be divided according to state law. The way the state divides your estate may not agree with your wi…
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Categories: Wills
Planning Your Funeral or Memorial Service
July 16th, 2019
Thinking about your funeral may not be fun, but planning your funeral or your memorial service in advance can be exceedingly helpful for your family. It both lets them know your wishes and assists them during a stressful time. The following are steps…
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Family Legacy: It's Not Just About Money
July 6th, 2019
Today is National Fried Chicken Day. According to the write-up on National Day Calendar website, the tradition of deep-frying chicken came to the United States by Scottish immigrants. For me, however, the tradition was not one from my Scottish relati…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Are Handwritten Wills Valid?
June 30th, 2019
Maybe it was Patti LaBelle who asked, “Hey Joe, you wanna give it a go?”* But it seems it was Aretha Franklin who has left even more compelling questions after her death regarding what will happen to her estate based on three separate handwritten…
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Attorney Jana McCreary
Houston Estate Planning Attorney Jana R. McCreary has been an attorney for over twenty years, a career move she made after working for over a decade with adults and children with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. Graduating summa cum laud… Read More