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…
Having a personal injury lawyer in your corner when you or a family member has been injured in an accident is extremely important. Not only do we pride ourselves on being that team of lawyers you can turn to when disaster strikes, but we also work diligently to provide educational resources for those who simply…
People from all walks of life rely on checklists for all sorts of things. Checklists can be work-related, for personal use, or to make sure you have got all your ducks in a row for that long-awaited family vacation. Sometimes, we create a checklist just for the fun of staying on task. And yet, many…