Suppose you’re in McAllen and beginning your estate planning journey. In that case, there’s a big chance you’re running into terminology you may not be entirely familiar with – beneficiary, health directive, plus Guardianship and power of attorney. Today, our estate planning lawyers in McAllen at Fryer and Hansen want to focus on these last two, particularly on the difference between Guardianship and power of attorney.... read more
What is one area our McAllen law firm recommends people reconsider in their estate planning process? People often double-check their checking or saving accounts to determine how much money they can pass down to their loved ones. Unfortunately, there are two crucial factors many people fail to double-check: taxes on their property or current debt.... read more
When you prepare your will, you’re essentially taking inventory of everything you’ve done in your life. This ranges from the assets you’ve amassed to the relationships you’ve created. It can be a daunting experience and cause issues if done wrong. Our McAllen estate planning lawyers of Fryer and Hansen know how imperative an adequately written... read more
If you recently decided you would like to begin your estate planning process with the help of a lawyer, Fryer and Hansen would be honored to help! Our estate planning lawyers in McAllen has built a reputation for professionalism, devotion to our clients, and a personal touch that helps make the process easier. As you... read more
Today’s world is all about doing things on your own. A DIY project is a point of great pride and the perfect way to learn how to do just about anything. Though, we have to ask: Should you really rely on a Google search or a YouTube video to create your end-of-life documents – that... read more
Divorces are perhaps one of the most challenging situations individuals can go through. They're expensive, emotionally draining, and can often turn ugly. Understandably, when people begin their divorce proceedings, they have little time to focus on anything else. However, their estate plan should be a high priority. The estate planning attorneys at Fryer and Hansen... read more
It’s no secret most people believe estate planning is a step reserved for older people who retire. In reality, you need to consider creating an estate plan while young. It’s even more necessary if you have are starting your family. Our estate planning lawyers in McAllen hope these three factors can sway you to plan now. Consider... read more
As the healthcare landscape and growing job insecurity have changed over the last few years, so have the types of fraudulent scams in the United States. Unfortunately, becoming a victim is easy, especially to living trust scams. This type can make individuals lose anywhere from $500 to $5,000. Work with our wills and trusts lawyers... read more
In our previous blog, we shared the main reasons why writing a will is an essential step for your and your family’s wellbeing. Our estate planning attorneys in McAllen value the emotional health and time of you and your loved ones. It’s the reason why we’ve prepared even more reasons writing a will is the best thing you can do... read more
Did you know that, according to a survey from Caring.com, two out of three adults don’t have a will? The percentage of adults with a will dropped from 42 percent in 2017 to 32 percent in 2021. Having a will allows you to control how your hard-earned property is distributed. Our McAllen lawyers want to... read more