Caitlyn Ashley4 days ago2 minWhat’s the Difference Between a Beneficiary and Heir?When Barbara finally came to us a few months ago to establish her Last Will and Testament, she was eager to finally finish what she knew...
Caitlyn AshleyApr 133 minWhat If I Don’t Have a Trustee?As we’ve written about before, a trustee is a person you place in charge of being the legal custodian for the assets held in your Trust....
Caitlyn AshleyMar 242 minWhat Is a Special Needs Trust?Frank and Joan go above and beyond to provide for their son with special needs, Michael. And more often than not, they always have...
Caitlyn AshleyMar 223 min6 Questions to Ask An Estate Planning Attorney Before Hiring ThemHiring an estate planning attorney is an important first step for anyone who wants to have a plan to account for all of life’s what-ifs....
Caitlyn AshleyMar 152 min10 Motivational Quotes About Estate Planning I became an estate planning and probate attorney because I’ve always had a passion for helping people have a plan in place to protect...
Caitlyn AshleyFeb 146 minCommon Estate Planning Terms To KnowThere’s no denying that estate planning is one of the most important things you can do for your family. And the best part is that you...
Caitlyn AshleyFeb 12 minIs There a Difference Between Intestate and Probate?A client came to us a few months ago after her father had unexpectedly passed away. She was visibly upset and was trying her best to make...
Caitlyn AshleyDec 29, 20213 minWhat’s the Difference Between an Executor, Administrator, and Trustee?Estate planning terminology comes second nature to me. And, honestly, it should — this is what I do for a living, after all. But that...
Caitlyn AshleyDec 22, 20212 minWhere Should I Keep My Estate Planning Documents?We’ve written at length about a variety of estate planning documents over the past few weeks and months. From Wills and Trusts to knowing...
Caitlyn AshleyDec 15, 20212 minTypes of Power of Attorney DocumentsIn a previous blog post, we learned that a Power of Attorney allows you to put a friend or family member in charge of your affairs should...
Caitlyn AshleyNov 11, 20212 minWhat is a Power of Attorney?Many clients we meet with want an estate plan for when they die. And rightfully so. While no one wants to think about the day when they...
Caitlyn AshleyOct 21, 20212 minWhat Does a Probate Lawyer Do?As much as we love our job here at Caitlyn Ashley Law, we understand that the estate planning strategies and legal processes we see all...
Caitlyn AshleyOct 11, 20212 minWhat is Probate?A new client of ours came to me recently, all up in arms, about what she referred to as “a really complicated court process” that she and...
Caitlyn AshleyOct 4, 20213 min4 Myths About TrustsA Trust is a unique and extremely helpful estate planning tool, and it has been available to families of all shapes and sizes for a very...
Caitlyn AshleySep 1, 20213 minCommon Types of TrustsCaitlyn Ashley Law in Denton, Texas, will counsel you on which documents are right for your needs and ensure they are flexible enough to...
Caitlyn AshleyAug 18, 20213 minRevocable Trusts vs. Irrevocable TrustsMany clients who need help with estate planning are understandably overwhelmed at first. After all, there is so much to consider about...
Caitlyn AshleyJul 7, 20212 minWills and Trusts — What’s the Difference?We’ve been talking about Wills a lot lately in our ever-growing library of blog posts, and it’s easy to see why. After all, having a Will...
Caitlyn AshleyJun 30, 20213 min5 Stories About Wills and the Money People Leave BehindHaving a Will or trust with a carefully crafted list of instructions gives you an incredible amount of control and peace of mind over...
Caitlyn AshleyJun 7, 20213 minHow detailed can I get with my Will? Clients ask all the time about what they can and cannot put in their Will. In other words, how detailed can they get? Are there...
Caitlyn AshleyMay 14, 20214 min6 Mistakes To Avoid With Your WillMost people don’t want to think about the day they die. It’s a difficult conversation, whether you’re young or old. But when it comes to...