December 23, 2019

Texas Estate Planning

Generally speaking, everyone should take care of basic estate planning. In other words, everyone should make sure that their wishes followed through after their death. By doing so, your family can be spared from unnecessary expenses and delays. Additionally, you’ll have someone you trust in charge of important matters in the instance that you are unable to do so yourself.

Adults in the state of Texas should have the following estate planning documents:

A will, to leave assets and also to name your executor
A durable power of attorney for finances, which names a designated person to manage your finances in instances where it’s necessary
The living will, (In the state Texas, this is called a Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates or an advanced directive), this document spells out your end-of-life wishes
Medical Power of Attorney, a document that names someone to ensure your health care wishes are carried through

Residents of Texas should also look into probate-avoidance. While Texas’ probate is better than other states in terms of simplicity, people tend to prefer to avoid probate court proceedings altogether. The reason for this is that avoiding probate saves families money and hassle. In order to avoid probate, you’ll need to plan ahead of time. Alternatively, your family may be subject to a probate court proceeding. This court proceeding will give families the authority to transfer your assets to those who inherit them. Methods such as a living trust can help avoid probate.

Experienced Estate Planning Attorney

Family Law Firm in Texas

Rashelle Fetty, The Fetty Firm’s sole attorney, has over ten years in the legal sector. This experience proves greatly valuable when providing individualized services to her clients. After all, you need to create an estate plan that fits you and your unique circumstances. If you haven’t taken care of your estate planning yet, the time to do so is now. The Fetty Firm can provide assistance with:

Advanced Directives/Living Will
HIPAA Forms
Trusts
Designation of Guardian
Powers of Attorney
Wills

Testimonials

Brian Helfrich

Rashelle was very helpful in creating the documents for our Will, and she took the time to explain the details of each document. I would recommend her services to anyone needing support for these documents.

Morgan McMullen

Thankful for the compassionate and excellent work of The Fetty Firm. Highly recommend!

Danny Pitts

Very smooth and pleasant experience with will. Spent the time to explain details and educate me on how various documents work and what to consider. Would recommend her for sure.

Rosa Love

Detailed, knowledgeable and responsive traits of a great law firm. I’m very glad to have chosen Rashelle, her staff is friendly and all my questions were answered, our services were very affordable as well highly recommend the Fetty firm

raymond calo

Rashelle is amazing at what she does she didn’t waist any time on my case. The end results turned out to be exactly what I asked for. I highly recommend her services.

Edward Rose

Was very pleased with the Fetty Firm. I asked for documents to help protect my family and assets. She completed all documents on time and the first time. Her staff is great to work with as we had to plan a meeting to complete all documents. If you are looking for a professional and dependable lawyer you have come to the right place.

Richard Tharp

Two words: choose Fetty
Some lawyers don’t care about you if your case won’t bring in the big bucks. Some lawyers try to turn your case into a bigger case than is necessary for a bigger profit.
But The Fetty Firm is a no nonsense straight forward efficient company that handles your best interest effectively. Her and her team will also scream YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH in court when necessary – choose Fetty and thank me later.

Teressa Lynn

I live in Illinois, but my ex husband lives in Texas. I contacted Rashelle Fetty afraid that I wouldn’t be able to find a “Good” Attorney before my hearing. Not only did I find an “Amazing” Attorney, but Ms Fetty handle my case with such care and professionalism. With my being in a totally different state Ms. Fetty kept my abreast of every motion filed, every discovery made, and my divorce was dissolved amicably. Now that my case is done, I’m truly going to miss not only Ms Fetty but also her assistant Lindsey Terrell. Thank you both for making an undesirable experience less painful.