Fatal car accidents have risen more than 20 percent in Texas over the last six years, according to one report. Why? The reasons are numerous, but texting while driving is a major factor.
Texas high-speed rail project raises eminent domain issues
Major eminent domain disputes arise relatively frequently in Texas, and proposed projects ranging from bullet trains and border walls to continued oil and gas drilling serve as reminders of how important it is for landowners to protect their rights.
Using a Prepaid Funeral Contract to Spend Down Assets for Medicaid
No one wants to think about his or her death, but a little preparation in the form of a prepaid funeral contract can be useful. In addition to helping your family after your death, a prepaid funeral contract can be a good way to spend down assets in order to qualify for Medicaid.
Estate planning: How to transfer property with sentimental value
Estate planning is not just about your assets that have a substantial monetary value. Sometimes sentimental items can be even more important to your heirs.
Medicare Preventive Services: What's Free and What Isn't?
When we're young, we believe that we're invincible, which makes it harder to admit as we age that our bodies naturally need more care. Normal aging affects the heart, bones, and joints, so preventive care is key to avoiding aging that could be harmful to your health.
How Medicare and Employer Coverage Coordinate
Medicare benefits start at age 65, but many people continue working past that age, either by choice or need. It is important to understand how Medicare and employer coverage work together.