In this expanded second edition of "What You Need to Know About Estate Planning in Texas," family law attorney Thomas Daley explains the building blocks of a comprehensive estate plan in plain English. Even if you don't know the difference between a Springing Power of Attorney and a bottle of spring water, "What You Need to Know About Estate Planning in Texas" will explain all the important concepts you need to understand. Written in the crisp style of a litigation attorney, this expanded second edition of Thomas Daley's popular title contains descriptions of Miller Trusts, used to divert income so that a nursing home patient can qualify for Medicaid and Lady Bird Deeds that allow a Medicaid recipient to pass their homestead to family members without being subject to Medicaid Estate Reimbursement Program ("MERP") claims. The appendices contain numerous sample forms and a questionnaire that you can complete before meeting with an estate planning attorney. Your estate plan speaks for you when you can no longer speak for yourself. This book is a practical, no-nonsense first step in creating your own comprehensive estate plan.


Thomas J. Daley is a Texas family law attorney practicing in North Texas. His office is in Plano, Texas but he represents clients all over Texas. In his practice, he helps families resolve their disputes peacefully and plan for the future with confidence. He lives north of Dallas with a dog who clearly loves him, his wife of 26 years who claims to, and his daughter of 15 years who doesn’t even pretend (unless she needs to borrow a credit card).