Comprehensive Planning for Later in Life
At The Perry Law Firm, LLP, located in Fort Worth, Texas, we put your goals and interests first. If you have made decisions about your need for a "living will" and other documents that would make your wishes about medical treatment clear should you ever become incapacitated, one of our capable lawyers will help you document those wishes. If you would like to better understand the options available, their purposes and their benefits, please contact us for an informative consultation.
As medical treatments and technologies have advanced, the importance of documenting your wishes regarding incapacity, disability, or end-of-life illness has increased. Your beliefs and desires may be strong and specific in this area. Also, comprehensive estate planning that includes documents beyond wills and trusts can be an alternative to complex and costly guardianship proceedings.
We offer all our estate planning clients the full benefit of our legal knowledge — and the insight gained from having dealt with many families after the death of a loved one. Just as dying without a will can cause major conflict and heartache for those you leave behind, so can becoming incapacitated without documents such as:
- Both a durable power of attorney covering your estate and a medical power of attorney designating a healthcare decision maker
- An advanced directive to physicians — sometimes referred to as a living will — documenting your wishes on life support and resuscitation
- A declaration of guardian, should a guardianship become necessary
Serving the Best Interests of Families in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Many people who recognize the need to plan for their death are less informed about the "living wills" and the many legal tools available to exercise control over their assets and futures during life. We feel we have an obligation to raise issues such as the possibility of becoming incapacitated, and also to provide lesser-known planning services such as Medicaid planning and HIPAA authorization.
We also represent people who need to understand, petition for, or contest guardianships and special needs trusts, including Section 867 and Section 142 trusts.
If you would like to deal with an attorney who understands the law and the reality that these are major, emotional decisions, please contact us today. We will not apply pressure, but we will help you evaluate all your legal choices.
