Ishihara & Parker Law Firm PLLC

08/27/2026

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We’re excited to welcome Slash-O-Meadery to this year’s Barrels & Brews Festival! If you’ve never explored the world of mead, or you already know just how deliciously creative it can get, this is your chance to see what Slash-O-Meadery is bringing to the festival.
📅 September 19
📍 Maude Cobb Convention Center
🚪 Doors open at noon — or beat the lines with a VIP ticket!
https://etxalz.org/barrels-brews/tickets/
Every ticket purchased helps support the work of the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance and its mission to serve local families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Great drinks. Great people. A great cause. 💜

08/26/2026

Your Power of Attorney could give someone enormous control over your money. But what happens if the person you trusted abuses that power?
A recent Nebraska case caught our attention: a woman is accused of misappropriating hundreds of thousands of dollars from her father after being given Power of Attorney.

According to investigators, close to $1 million in potentially questionable transactions were identified—including money transferred through Venmo and PayPal, boat purchases, home improvements, auto expenses, and other spending that investigators said did not appear to be for her father's benefit.
Choosing the right person to serve as your agent under a Power of Attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make in your estate plan.

Because if that person abuses the authority you've given them, fixing the damage afterward can be incredibly difficult.

Who would you trust to manage your finances if you couldn't?

That's a question every family should be asking.

Watch our conversation for the full discussion. 👇

This post discusses allegations reported in the news and is intended for educational purposes. It is not a statement about the guilt or innocence of anyone involved.


Link to KLTV article:
https://www.kltv.com/2026/07/28/woman-accused-stealing-nearly-1m-father-after-gaining-power-attorney-authorities-say/

08/25/2026

A diagnosis of early-onset dementia is more than a medical issue—it can also be a legal planning issue.

If someone in your family has recently been diagnosed with early-onset dementia, don't wait to talk to an attorney.

Why? Because important estate planning and legal decisions are often much easier to make while the person still has the capacity to understand their choices and communicate their wishes.

Depending on the family's situation, this may be the time to review:
• Powers of attorney
• Medical decision-making documents
• Wills and trusts
• Beneficiary designations
• Financial and asset planning
• Long-term care planning
• Who will step in to help if the person's abilities change

Waiting until a person can no longer make or understand these decisions can make an already difficult situation much more complicated for the entire family.

❤️ You don't have to have every answer today. But you do want to make sure you don't wait until it's too late to make the decisions that can still be made today.

If your family is facing an early-onset dementia diagnosis, make legal planning part of the conversation.

08/24/2026

Are you or your parents approaching retirement, dealing with a new health diagnosis, or starting to think about long-term care?
Chris Parker and Kristen Ishihara break down the key moments when touching base with an elder law attorney can make all the difference for your family's future and peace of mind. Watch the full video to learn:When to set up financial & medical powers of attorney How to prepare and pay for long-term care What adult children should look out for with aging parents Have questions about your estate plan? Reach out to the Ishihara Parker Law Firm team in Longview, Texas!

08/21/2026

Who gets control of your money if something happens to you tomorrow?
Most parents assume their assets will automatically go toward raising their kids. But if you leave money directly to minor children without a plan, things get complicated fast!

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

“If something happens to us, will you take our kids?”
It’s an awkward conversation to have over dinner, but it’s one of the most important discussions you’ll ever initiate as a parent.
Here’s the hard truth: Verbal agreements aren't legally binding. Simply asking a friend or family member if they’d step up isn't enough. Without a legally executed will naming legal guardians, that decision could end up in the hands of a judge who doesn't know your family or your values.
Protecting your children means taking two crucial steps:
1. Have the honest conversation with the people you trust.
2. Put it in writing in your estate plan.
Don't leave your family’s future to chance. Get your estate plan updated today so your peace of mind is permanent.

08/19/2026

Who will take our kids? Such a quick question, but one that has a lot of weight. Things we considered when diving into this topic.