The Law Offices of Kris J.
Balekian, P.C.
6116 N. Central Expy, Ste. 1010
Dallas, TX 75206
Tel: (214) 828-2800
Fax: (214) 827-9671
Email:
You are never too old or young to have a will created. A will provides you with the security of knowing that your last
wishes will be carried out and your loved ones will be provided for.
It is always best to get legal advice if you are the dependent/family of a person who dies without leaving a will. The rules of inheritance are sometimes complex, and it is important to make sure you receive what you are entitled to inherit.
The legal term for dying without a Will is dying intestate. If you do not specify through a valid Will who will receive your property, state law controls and generally distributes your property to your spouse and/or your closest heirs. This may or may not be what you intended. Furthermore, if you fail to nominate a guardian for your minor children, the state could appoint someone you don’t trust as a legal guardian of your minor children. Finally, by failing to appoint someone to carry out your wishes, the state can appoint anyone to be the administrator of your property, and the administrator may have to pay certain fees or post a bond at the expense of your estate, before he or she can begin to distribute your assets.
If you need assistance with creation of a will, let us help.
For a flat fee of $750.00, this office can create the following documents:
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT: This instrument is responsible for allocation of your entire estate including assets and liabilities.
APPOINTMENT OF AGENT TO
CONTROL DISPOSITION OF REMAINS: This instrument is exactly what it says. It appoints a person who will responsible for disposing of your remains as you wish.
DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE: This document is responsible for appointing a medical agent to make decisions for you as well as gives a detailed explanation of your medical preferences.
DIRECTIVE TO PHYSICIANS: This instrument indicates what you would like to your physician to do in the event of incurable or irreversible condition caused by injury, disease, or illness certified to be a terminal condition as well as your wishes as to lifesustaining procedures.
DECLARATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT:
This instrument indicates your treatment and medication preferences in the event that you are incapacitated due to a mental health problem.
