You’ve done the hard part and planned your estate with the help of our McAllen lawyers and it’s the first step in ensuring that your family and property are taken care of. But this doesn’t mean you should lock your documents away and forget about them. After all, life can change in a heartbeat and... read more
You’ve probably heard many older people stress to the younger crowd about preparing for the future. In fact, we’re willing to bet that you’ve gotten an earful of this from your parents or relatives. If so, they’re right! It’s absolutely essential to prepare for your future, whether it’s for finances, well-being, or even for your... read more
When it comes to estate planning, many will inevitably run into some questions that require the knowledge of an estate planning attorney. At Fryer and Hansen, we want to keep you well-informed. We’ve been asked what wills are, if people can draft joint wills with spouses, and what can happen if someone passes without a... read more
As life would have it, death often comes when we least expect it. This is especially true when healthy, young, and active people suddenly pass away. Of course, after a person passes, there’s a great deal of emotional uncertainty surrounding his or her family. This can be further stressed if the individual never prepared a... read more
Drafting a will can either be one of the most stress-inducing or stress-relieving processes in life. For some people, it’s comforting to know that all of their affairs will be in order after their death. On the other hand, going through so many belongings and deciding who gets what is a process that can last... read more
In many cases, when people think of assets distributed through a will, cars, houses, money, and even land come to mind. But what happens when one wants to pass down digital accounts with dozens of paid songs or movies on it? Or what about many domain names that might be worth quite a lot in... read more
When drafting a will, you should take into consideration a lifetime of your work. We know that it sounds like an overwhelming task, but it should be done, nonetheless. So much can go into drafting one that it can be easy to forget some very important factors or decisions. The last thing you’ll want is... read more
If you’re putting together a will on your own, then you may be thinking that there’s little to no chance of leaving anything out or making mistakes, right? After all, who knows your finances, family, and expectations better than you? The truth of the matter is that drafting a will is a very involved process... read more
Estate planning can be as confusing as it is vast. Even terms like beneficiary, affidavit, and bequeath can make anyone’s head spin. Fortunately, our estate planning lawyers can take care of all of that for you. We’d like to shed some light on a few things you should know about estate planning, especially your will.... read more
A majority of people have a vague idea about what a will is. If asked, they might describe a will as a document drafted by an elderly person to dictate where his/her wealth will go. While this would be a fairly accurate assessment, it could potentially shroud some of the more important aspects of wills.... read more