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Ishihara & Parker Law Firm PLLC Planning for the future, Protecting Your Legacy and Solving Long Term Care Emergencies

Celebrating our own Alicia today at her wedding shower! Congratulations! We love you!
10/10/2026

Celebrating our own Alicia today at her wedding shower! Congratulations! We love you!

10/09/2026

🏠 You live together. You love each other. But are you legally protected if your partner dies?

Here's a scenario more couples need to think about:

You and your partner have built a life together. You share a home. You've been together for years. But you've intentionally chosen not to get married.

If your partner owns the home and dies, what rights do you have to stay there?

Kristen Ishihara and Chris Parker explain why the legal protections for a surviving spouse can be very different from those available to an unmarried partner.

The answer may be surprising—and it's exactly why unmarried couples need to have intentional estate-planning conversations.

❤️ Don't assume. Don't wait. Know what happens before you need to know.

📍 Ishihara & Parker Law Firm | Longview, Texas

Educational content only. Not legal advice.

10/08/2026

❤️ If you want to take care of someone after you're gone, don't leave it to chance.

What happens if the person you love isn't your spouse?

If you're in a long-term relationship but have chosen not to marry, you may need to be intentional about how you provide for that person after your death.

Kristen Ishihara and Chris Parker explain how your will can spell out exactly what you want—from leaving your home to your partner to giving them a life estate that allows them to remain in the home.

A life estate can also allow the property to ultimately pass to your children or other beneficiaries after the surviving partner's right to live there ends.

❤️ The people we love shouldn't have to guess what we wanted. Estate planning gives you the opportunity to make those decisions clear.

📍 Ishihara & Parker Law Firm | Longview, Texas

Educational content only. Not legal advice.

10/07/2026

🏠 “We own the house together, so my half automatically goes to my partner…right?”

Not necessarily.

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One of the biggest mistakes couples can make is assuming that jointly owning property automatically means the surviving partner will receive the other person’s share when they die.

Kristen Ishihara and Chris Parker discuss why how you own property and how your estate plan is written need to work together.

And it isn't just about the house. What happens to the furniture? The appliances? The vehicles? The things you've purchased and accumulated together over the years?

If you're living with a partner and building a life together, don't leave these questions to chance. ❤️

Watch the conversation and start thinking about what your estate plan actually says.

📍 Ishihara & Parker Law Firm | Longview, Texas

Educational content only. Not legal advice.

10/06/2026

❤️ You don’t have to be married to build a life together—but you DO need to plan for what happens if one of you dies.

Many couples choose to live together, share finances, buy a home, and build a life together without getting married.

But what happens to the surviving partner when one person dies?

In Texas, being a long-term partner does not automatically provide the same legal protections that marriage does. Without the right estate planning, the person you’ve spent years building a life with could face serious problems involving the home, personal belongings, bank accounts, and other assets.

Kristen Ishihara and Chris Parker talk about what unmarried couples should consider—and why having a properly prepared will can make all the difference.
👉 If you’re in a serious relationship but have chosen not to marry, this conversation is worth watching and sharing with someone you love.

📍 Ishihara & Parker Law Firm | Longview, Texas

10/05/2026

🚨 The numbers are hard to ignore.

According to figures shared in our conversation with Adult Protective Services:

➡️ 125,382 cases of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation were received by APS statewide.

➡️ 466 cases were reported in Gregg County.

➡️ 279 of those cases were determined to be valid.

➡️ 55 involved financial exploitation.

And behind every number is a person.

Financial exploitation can happen in ways that aren't always easy to recognize. A caregiver may have legitimate access to someone's debit card—but that doesn't mean they have permission to use that card for themselves. A sudden large withdrawal, changes to a bank account, or unexpected changes to financial documents can also be warning signs.
In this episode, Chris Parker talks with Shelly Shaw and Rodney Jones from Adult Protective Services about:

💰 Financial exploitation
🏦 Banking red flags
👀 What family members and caregivers should watch for
🤝 The role of banks, nurses, attorneys, and other professionals
📞 How to report concerns
🛡️ How our communities can help protect vulnerable adults

One of the most important messages from APS:

If you see it or suspect it, report it. Let the professionals determine what's happening.

📞 Texas APS: 1-800-252-5400
🌐 txabusehotline.org

If someone is in immediate danger or experiencing an emergency, call 911.

❤️ We all have a role in protecting the older adults and vulnerable people in our communities.

10/02/2026

💰 You trust your child—but what about your child’s creditors?

Here's a scenario many parents may not think about:

You add your adult child as a joint owner on your bank account. Your child doesn't put a dime into the account. Years later, that child has a creditor or judgment.

Could that creditor potentially reach the money in your account?

Kristen Ishihara explains why joint ownership can create risks that have nothing to do with whether you trust your child.

A joint owner may have significant rights to the money in the account—which is why you don't want to simply add someone without understanding exactly what that means.

Kristen also explains why, when a joint account is appropriate, it may make sense to use it as a general operating account rather than keeping a large amount of money there.

👉 Trusting your child is important. Understanding the legal consequences of adding them to your account is too.

10/01/2026

🚨 “My daughter is on my bank account.”

That statement might sound simple, but there are several different ways a child can be connected to an account—and they can have very different legal consequences.

Kristen Ishihara explains the differences between being a:

💰 Joint owner
📝 Co-signer
📜 POD beneficiary
⚖️ Agent under a power of attorney

Kristen and Chris Parker also discuss another option that may make sense in certain situations: a **revocable living trust.**

With a properly structured trust, the trust can own the account while a successor trustee can step in to manage it if you're incapacitated.

The important question isn't just **“Is my daughter on my account?”**

It's:

👉 **“How is she on my account, and does that accomplish what I want?”**

If you're not sure, it may be time to find out exactly how your accounts are titled.

💜 October is Financial Exploitation Awareness Month. 💜Protecting older adults starts with awareness, education, and know...
10/01/2026

💜 October is Financial Exploitation Awareness Month. 💜

Protecting older adults starts with awareness, education, and knowing the warning signs of financial exploitation and abuse.

This Monday, we’re excited to share a conversation with local Adult Protective Services (APS) staff about elder abuse, financial exploitation, warning signs, and what families and our community can do to help protect vulnerable adults.

🎥 Be sure to tune in Monday for this important conversation!

09/30/2026

⚠️ **Thinking about putting your child on your bank account? Listen to the “rainy cloud” first.**

You may trust your child completely. But adding them as a joint owner of your bank account can create potential complications you may not have considered.

Chris Parker explains four issues families should think about:

⚖️ What if your child is involved in a lawsuit?
💰 What if they have creditors?
💔 What if they get divorced?
📜 What happens to that account when you die?

And here's another important consideration:

You may have a will that says your estate should be divided **50/50 between your children**—but a jointly owned bank account may not be divided the same way.

Adding a child to an account can make things easier in some situations, but it's important to understand the potential consequences before you do it.

**Trust is important. Understanding the legal structure is too.**

🎥 Watch the clip to hear Chris explain the “rainy cloud” side of the conversation.

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