Rick B. Weaver
Attorney Focused on Elder Law,
Wills & Probate, Business Law
Member – National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Travis Weaver and Rick Weaver bring you and your family deep legal experience in wills and probate, elder law, and real estate/business law
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Why You Need a LadyBird Deed Now
Ladybird deeds are a crucial part of elder law planning and Medicaid planning. If you are on Medicaid or think you might be soon, you need a ladybird today. What is a ladybird deed? It’s a deed where the owner of the property deeds his or her interest in the property to someone else at […]
Estate Planning With 401(k), SEP, and 401(B) Plans
Many of you have retirement plans. If you are reading this article and don’t have a beneficiary designated, stop reading and go designate a proper beneficiary right now! This designation trumps your estate planning documents. Who Can be Named as a Beneficiary? Individual- Naming an individual as beneficiary of a retirement plan helps protect the […]
Providing for Special Needs Kids–Using Special Needs Trusts
As the mom or dad of a special needs child, your heart and hands are already full. With a Special Needs Trust, your child continues receiving government benefits and enjoys an enhanced life–with the trust funds paying for the extras including: Paying you for providing care to your child Paying for fun trips and activities for […]
Important Legal News
Elder Law 101: Nursing Home Care vs. Assisted Living
How Do Nursing Homes Differ from Assisted Living Nursing home lawyers provide assistance in making an advanced plan to get you care required as you get older or if you experience illnesses or injuries that make you unable to care for yourself any longer. As you experience age-related sickness or the affects of illness, […]
Texas Supreme Court Reverses Ambiguous Will Holding . . . Teaches Valuable Lesson
In Knopf v. Gray, the will disposed of the testator’s entire estate as follows: “NOW BOBBY I leave the rest to you, everything, certificates of deposit, land, cattle and machinery, Understand the land is not to be sold but passed on down to your children, ANNETTE KNOPF, ALLISON KILWAY, AND STANLEY GRAY. TAKE CARE OF […]
Do I Owe Gift Taxes on Gifts from My Parents?
Nothing in life is as certain as death and taxes. Do you owe tax on gifts from your parents? Your parents have made wise financial decisions. They now have a decent amount of money. Maybe you are struggling a bit financially right now. Maybe you are fine financially. Either way, your parents gift you money. […]