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04/09/2020

The Governor has suspended the requirement for in-person notarizations for wills, powers of attorney, and directives to physicians. The office is equipped to execute your documents remotely.

Governor Greg Abbott today suspended certain statutes concerning appearance before a notary public to execute a self-proved will, a durable power of attorney, a medical power of attorney, a directive to physician, or an oath of an executor, administrator, or guardian. These suspensions temporarily ...

05/05/2017

We had some visitors on the office lawn today. Thanks for keeping West Campus safe, APD!

03/13/2017

A noteworthy read about the importance of planning for singles: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/10/business/retirement/how-do-i-make-a-will.html?_r=0

It’s easy to procrastinate on drawing up the document, but it isn’t all that difficult to take charge of the chore.

02/10/2017

Check out the new blog post on Advanced Directives and Medical Powers of Attorneys http://rickhofflaw.com/?p=596

When it comes to end-of-life medical care, doctors will tell you that less is often more. However, without a medical power of attorney or advanced directive, an incapacitated patient will likely end up with an over-medicalized, drawn-out death.

02/10/2017

Advanced Directives and Medical Powers of Attorney: Just What the Doctor Ordered

When it comes to end-of-life medical care, doctors will tell you that less is often more. However, without a medical power of attorney or advanced directive, an incapacitated patient will likely end up with an over-medicalized, drawn-out death. This article from NPR explains why doctors wish more patients had

Read more at The Rickhoff Law Firm Website: http://rickhofflaw.com/?p=596

04/21/2016

Thinking about using a prepaid form service for your estate planning needs? Think again.
http://rickhoffwills.com/blog/

The Real Costs of LegalZoom. Why prepaid forms are not a cheaper alternative Posted on February 26, 2016 by Liesel Rickhoff LegalZoom advertises itself as a cheaper alternative to a lawyer. But why would you trust a ten minute, fill-in-the-blank form to protect what you have spent a lifetime creatin…

06/12/2015

This Father's Day why not help Dad plan?

05/07/2015

May is Older Americans Month

May is national "Older Americans Month" and this year also marks the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act, which President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law in July 1965. Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to

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04/14/2015

"Who speaks for you if you are not able to speak for yourself? Who determines what kind of care you want at the end of life, how your finances are handled, how your estate will be distributed? You do … but only IF you’ve prepared ahead of time."

Completing important documents that state your wishes will protect your interests and spare loved ones from unnecessary conflict and stress.