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Why You Want to Avoid Intestacy
August 9th, 2023
About two out of three Americans will die without a will. This is known as dying intestate. While the reasons for not having a will vary, the end result is the same for everyone: they do not get to choose who receives their property when they die. In…
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Should the Trustee of My Trust Be Different during My Incapacity Than at My Death?
August 3rd, 2023
When you create a trust, choosing a trustee is one of the most important decisions you will make. If you create a revocable living trust—that is, a trust that you establish during your lifetime and can revoke or amend—you may opt to act as truste…
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What Not to Include in Your Estate Planning Documents
July 26th, 2023
One important purpose of estate planning is to facilitate the transfer of ownership of your money and property to your family and loved ones when you pass away. For this transfer to be as stress-free and efficient as possible, it is crucial that esta…
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What Is a Devise in My Estate Plan?
July 19th, 2023
If you are thinking about creating an estate plan, you may hear some new and confusing terms that make your brain hurt. To add to your bewilderment, not only are some of the words unfamiliar, they may also be homophones—words that are pronounced th…
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Have an Etsy Store? Make Sure It Is Properly Protected
June 28th, 2023
The online marketplace Etsy has gone from a niche craft seller to one of the largest commerce companies in the world. Etsy has millions of active sellers worldwide, most of whom are based in the United States. Many Etsy store sellers rely on the site…
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Recent Unemployment? Three Things You Must Do to Protect Your Family
June 21st, 2023
If you have recently lost your job, you are not alone. Inflation has skyrocketed in the United States over the past few years. Some smaller businesses have not been able to survive the increased expenses, putting employees out of work, while many lar…
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Was Your Loved One a Book Lover? Think Twice Before You Throw Those Books Out
June 14th, 2023
An individual’s belongings—such as jewelry, furniture, photographs, and books—sometimes slip through the cracks of their estate plan. While certain books may be gifted to a beneficiary in a loved one’s will, a book lover may leave behind othe…
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Why Deathbed Planning Might Give You Additional Grief
June 7th, 2023
None of us likes to think about our own death or enjoys planning for that occasion. However, if you do not create an estate plan or if you fail to update it regularly, you are likely setting your loved ones up for even more stress and grief after you…
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National Home Remodeling Month: How Remodeling Your Home Could Impact Your Estate Plan
May 31st, 2023
Spring is associated with renewal, and as the weather gets warmer, many homeowners turn their attention to renovation projects. Each May, the home remodeling industry and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) celebrate National Home Remode…
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Planning a Barbecue Is Like Planning Your Estate
May 24th, 2023
For many, Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of summer and enjoying warm-weather activities, including backyard barbecues with friends and family. Although a cookout may be an informal affair, planning is crucial to its success. This is true…
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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