ESTATE PLANNING

KMP Law wants all individuals to experience the peace of mind and comfort that comes along with having a comprehensive estate plan in place. Estate planning gives control over what will happen to you and your assets in the event of death or incapacity. It creates peace of mind in knowing your loved ones will be protected from the burden of making difficult decisions regarding your medical care. It provides comfort in knowing your needs will be provided for by the person of your choosing in the event of disability or incapacity. It ensures that your children will be taken care of by the right people and in a manner you set forth. KMP Law believes important decisions such as these should not be left to the State to decide. Therefore, it is the firm’s goal to make estate planning affordable and accessible to every individual who wants to make important legal decisions today in the event of unfortunate events tomorrow.

Many individuals have contemplated obtaining a Will, but a lot of individuals avoid the thought for a variety of reasons. Some individuals find it difficult to think about their own immortality. Others individuals think estate planning is a luxury only the wealthy can afford or incorrectly assume it’s something only the wealthy needs.  The fact is every individual needs an estate plan and quality estate planning should accessible to all. Thus, KMP Law strives to make the process of obtaining a Will and other necessary documents as easy, convenient & comfortable as possible. KMP Law’s Wills in Motion program will eliminate the hassle of taking off work, finding a babysitter, or leaving the comfort of your home by coming to you.  KMP Law’s Wills Online program aims to make affordable estate packages available to all individuals in Texas by working with clients remotely.

Because estate planning can come with emotional challenges, KMP Law encourages individuals to make the process fun.  Plan a Will Party over happy hour or dinner and learn about estate planning and the necessary documents.  KMP Law offers discounts for groups of 5 or more.

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Last Will & Testament:

The Will is a legal document that allows you to specify how your assets will be distributed upon your death. With a Will you can appoint a guardian to care for your minor children, provide for your pets, and designate who will oversee the management and distribution of your assets. You can also create trusts for the benefit of you spouse or children. Without a Will, the State of Texas essentially decides how your assets will be distributed. Many wrongfully assume that without a Will all their assets will be distributed to their spouse; however, this is not the case. For more information regarding how your assets will be distributed without a Will click here. Additionally, if you do not designate a guardian for your minor children, a judge might have to decide.

Durable Power of Attorney:

The statutory durable power of attorney is a document which gives you the power to designate the individual who will serve as your agent to manage your financial matters in the vent you become temporarily or permanently incapacitated and are no longer able to manage them yourself. Once the need arises it is too late to create this form and without a statutory durable power of attorney in place, in may be necessary for a court-ordered guardian. This is expensive, time consuming, and the designated guardian might be a person you would not have wanted to managing your financial affairs.

Medical Power of Attorney:

The medical power of attorney is a document which gives you the power to designate the individual who will serve as your agent to make medical decisions on your behalf in the event you become temporarily or permanently incapable of making medical decisions for yourself.

Directive to Physicians (Living Will):

The directive to physicians document is commonly referred to as a “Living Will.” This document allows you to instruct physicians on the use or non-use of artificial life-sustaining measures such as life support, nutrition, or hydration which may be used in an attempt to extent your life. This document allows you to make your wishes known to your family, loved ones, and medical professionals. It helps relieve your family and loved ones from the burden of having to make these difficult decisions on your behalf.

Declaration of Guardian before need arises:

The declaration of guardian document is used to prevent a probate court from appointing an institutional guardian in the event of later incapacity. This form is typically drafted alongside the statutory power of attorney and medical power of attorney forms and is important to have in the event a guardianship proceeding should ever arise.

Appointment of Agent for Disposition of Remains:

The appointment of agent for disposition of remains is a document which allows you to identify who will be in control of your funeral and burial arrangements. The document allows you to specify instructions for the disposition of your remains and other wishes regarding such arrangements. It clears up any conflict among individuals who might have equal authority to control the disposition of your remains.

Body Disposition Authorization Affidavit:

The body disposition authorization affidavit is used to specify the disposition of you remains such as whether you want to be cremated, buried, or your body donated to science. This document is drafted alongside the appointment of agent for disposition of remains and ensures your wishes will be carried out.

Organ Donor Designation:

The organ donor designation is a document which allows you to specify your wishes regarding organ donation.

HIPAA Release of Authority:

The HIPAA release of authority form specifies who can receive information regarding your heath or medical condition, who can look at your medical records, and who can receive health information. HIP AA is a federal regulation governing entities and individuals such as hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers and companies. HIP AA has stiff fines and penalties for violating the regulations which makes many healthcare providers reluctant to share medical information with anyone but the patient. This document can be used to designate the family members or friends who you want to have the ability to communicate with your healthcare providers. You will need to ensure that the person you have designated as your medical power of attorney is also listed on this document.

Hospital Visitation Authorization:

There are times when hospitals may only allow individual family members visitation rights. This document is especially important when your significant other is not your legally recognized spouse. This form can also be used to specify friends who you want to visit and support you who might not otherwise be allowed without this document in place.