Planning for Your Pets: Pet Trusts and Other Options

Many of you know that we’re a dog-friendly business; our office dog, Sammy, comes to work every day here at the Slaton Schauer Law Firm, PLLC. Pets are not only occasional co-workers, but are often members of the family as well– deserving of care and protection even in the absence of their owners. Planning for […]

Have you heard of a “rabbi” trust?

Did somebody say “rabbit” trust?     Let’s talk about an interesting type of trust – the “rabbi” trust. Named for their originator, a rabbi and his congregation, these trusts are occasionally used by employers to provide key employees with compensation in an irrevocable package. In essence, rabbi trusts are a type of irrevocable trust. […]

Quick Guide to Probate

What is probate? Why does it matter in estate and legacy planning? Could you use a quick guide to probate in an easy-to-follow video primer? This short video explains the basic steps in a Texas probate. At its most fundamental level, probate is the process of determining who will carry out your wishes, what you […]

Do You Have the Essentials? 5 Estate Planning Documents

It is generally best to break complex responsibilities down to their simplest components. For example, how do you restore a car? As the song says, “one piece at a time.” This principle applies equally to estate planning, so let’s look at the five fundamental planning documents that can form the basis of our estate plans. […]

Hospital – What to Pack When Family Can’t Visit

Hospital – What to Pack When Your Family Can’t Visit By Regina Schauer and Cheryl K. David Much of this was originally written by Cheryl K David after one of our other attorney friends’ wife came down with the virus.  (His wife is now off the ventilator and seems to be recovering!) I have modified […]

Welcome To Our New Blog

Welcome to our new website blog. Please check back in a few days for a new blog. Thank you