Vehicle accidents happen every day. They are so common that it seems like everyone has been the victim of an at-fault driver at least once in their life. What most people do not realize, however, is how many of those are pedestrian accidents. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the projected nationwide number of…
This time of year is always rough after a divorce. After all, the calendar flipping from September to October means the holidays are almost upon us. This is when families are supposed to come together, and you force a smile as you see other families taking advantage of the extra time together. Yet your family…
There is not a single person who has not been told to “take the high road” at some point in their life. It could have been a well-intended suggestion from a colleague at work, a close family friend, or even their parents. And, honestly, taking the high road is a classy way to handle most…
Blog Posts on Estate Planning. No one likes to think about the day when they are no longer around to enjoy their family, pursue their dreams, and relax with the people they love the most. For many older adults, the topic of their own mortality is so painful that they refuse to discuss it at…
Thank you for voting Nelson Law Group as the Best of Denton County At Nelson Law Group, PC, we are blessed to be the lawyers you turn to when it matters most. We know you have options when it comes to choosing a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer during the more difficult times in your life,…
Manage Your Fear of Divorce. It can be frustrating when someone offers unrealistic advice on managing your fear of divorce. Maybe it is a neighbor you have confided in or a best friend, and they say, “It helps to simply not think about it” or, “There is no need to be afraid.” You want to…
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that lists all your property and how you wish for it to be distributed after you are gone. We have written about wills plenty of times, and it should go without saying that having one is extremely important. The problem is that many people do not…
When you initiate a Power of Attorney, whether for financial purposes, medical, or other, you must choose someone to act on your behalf should the time come when you are unable to make decisions for yourself. This person is known as an attorney-in-fact, and while not necessarily a lawyer, they have a fiduciary responsibility to…
If you own a house, you likely cannot imagine living anywhere else. After all, it is “home” — you have raised your children there, and you have countless memories that will last a lifetime. The problem is that your spouse feels the same way. So you can imagine how complicated things can get when deciding…
A trustee is best defined as an individual or individuals who have been named to manage a trust’s assets and carry out the purpose of the trust after you die or are unable to physically do so on your own. Naming a trustee is typically one of the first things you will do when establishing…