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May 13, 2019
Title: Why You Need a Will
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Christine Riddle Butts
with Riddle & Butts, LLP (Riddle & Butts Law Firm)
Part 1 of 3
Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.
Can you imagine what would happen if you died and your family didn’t know where to find your will? Or your money? When someone dies, there are a whole bunch of questions that need answers but the only person with the answers is not here anymore.
Attorney, and former Judge, Christine Riddle Butts discusses the importance of having a will – and making sure people know about it!!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does the State of Texas automatically have a will for you if you don’t?
When there is no will and lots of money involved, is there a big battle?
Why is a “personal will” so much better than a “state appointed will”?
What is the difference between a “will” and “living will”? What is a physician’s directive?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Why You Need a Will
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Christine Riddle Butts
with Riddle & Butts, LLP (Riddle & Butts Law Firm)
Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why should everyone have a power of attorney? Why is the purpose of a power of
attorney?
What happens if a person does not have a power of attorney?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Why You Need a Will
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Christine Riddle Butts
with Riddle & Butts, LLP (Riddle & Butts Law Firm)
Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should everyone have a list of bank accounts, safe deposit boxes, stocks, and
bonds? Also… Why should they have someone they can trust as an authorized person
for these accounts?
Is an ORIGINAL Life Insurance Policy important to have on hand?
Will having a lot of debt be a major headache for loved ones?
Most people have social media accounts and email addresses these days. Should
everyone have at least one other person with access to their accounts so they
can easily be closed and deleted?
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April 29, 2019
Title: Why You Need a Will
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Christine Riddle Butts
with Riddle & Butts, LLP (Riddle & Butts Law Firm)
Part 1 of 3
Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.
Can you imagine what would happen if you died and your family didn’t know where to find your will? Or your money? When someone dies, there are a whole bunch of questions that need answers but the only person with the answers is not here anymore.
Attorney, and former Judge, Christine Riddle Butts discusses the importance of having a will – and making sure people know about it!!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does the State of Texas automatically have a will for you if you don’t?
When there is no will and lots of money involved, is there a big battle?
Why is a “personal will” so much better than a “state appointed will”?
What is the difference between a “will” and “living will”? What is a physician’s directive?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Why You Need a Will
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Christine Riddle Butts
with Riddle & Butts, LLP (Riddle & Butts Law Firm)
Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why should everyone have a power of attorney? Why is the purpose of a power of
attorney?
What happens if a person does not have a power of attorney?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Why You Need a Will
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Christine Riddle Butts
with Riddle & Butts, LLP (Riddle & Butts Law Firm)
Disclaimer: Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal issues.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should everyone have a list of bank accounts, safe deposit boxes, stocks, and
bonds? Also… Why should they have someone they can trust as an authorized person
for these accounts?
Is an ORIGINAL Life Insurance Policy important to have on hand?
Will having a lot of debt be a major headache for loved ones?
Most people have social media accounts and email addresses these days. Should
everyone have at least one other person with access to their accounts so they
can easily be closed and deleted?
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August 29, 2017
Title: When You Don’t Have A Will…
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Ray Black
with The Black Law Firm (www.rjblacklaw.com)
Part 1 of 3
Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal matters.
What would happen to your children if you suddenly died and you didn’t have a will?
Ray Black is a Houston attorney. He is a candidate for Harris Country Probate Judge, Court #2. Today, Ray will be discussing legal matters that every parent should take heed to.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What would happen to your children if you suddenly died and you didn’t have a will?
Are there often ugly custody battles when there isn’t a will?
Tune in to the next segment as Ray Black discusses ways parents can plan ahead in case of a tragedy.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - When You Don’t Have A Will…
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Ray Black
with The Black Law Firm (www.rjblacklaw.com)
Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal matters.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Should parents, even young parents of toddlers, have a will?
If there is not a will, does the bank have the authority to freeze an account?
Ray Black continues discussing ways parents can plan ahead in the final segment…
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - When You Don’t Have A Will…
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Ray Black
with The Black Law Firm (www.rjblacklaw.com)
Please do not construe any statement made during this interview as legal advice. Always consult your attorney for advice on this and other legal matters.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is it expensive to prepare a will?
Is it expensive to determine who will gain custody of the child(ren) if there is
no will?
Listen as Ray Black encourages all parents to discuss this matter with their
family and friends. It is important that they know your intentions so time,
money, and energy are not spent fighting.
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June 26, 2013
Title: Do You Have Kids? Do You Have a Will?
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Melanie Flowers
with Flowers 4 Judge
Part 3 of 3
Bad things happen to
good people. Car wrecks happen. What would happen to your kids if something
happens to you? Would there be a long, expensive court fight?
If mommy and daddy die because of an accident and there is hope of a big money
settlement, many relatives will fight for custody. Will a relative NOT of your
choice obtain custody? Think and pray about preparing a will soon.
Attorney Melanie Flowers suggests some steps someone should take. Melanie speaks
with us today as a concerned parent, please do not construe any statement as
legal advice.
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January 2, 2009
Title: What should I do when Papa dies? A Best of Segment Part 1 of 2
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Attorney Mike Riddle
with Special Guest
What should I do when Papa dies? What will happen with our kids if something happens to both of us? 80% of Americans do not have a will!!!
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Title: What should I do when Papa dies? A Best of Segment Part 2 of 2
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Attorney Mike Riddle
with Special Guest
What should I do when Papa dies? What will happen with our kids if something happens to both of us? 80% of Americans do not have a will!!!
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June 13, 2008
Title: Best of Segment: What should I do when Papa dies? Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Attorney Mike Riddle
with Special Guest
What should I do when Papa dies? What will happen with our kids if something should happen to both of us? 80% of Americans do not have a will!!!
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June 12, 2008
Title: Best of Segment: What should I do when Papa dies? Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Attorney Mike Riddle
with Special Guest
What should I do when Papa dies? What will happen with our kids if something happens to both of us? 80% of Americans do not have a will!!!
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August 1, 2005
Title: What should I do when Papa dies? Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Attorney Mike Riddle
with Special Guest
What should I do when Papa dies? What will happen with our kids if something happens to both of us? 80% of Americans do not have a will!!!
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Title: What should I do when Papa dies? Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Attorney Mike Riddle
with Special Guest
What should I do when Papa dies? What will happen with our kids if something should happen to both of us? 80% of Americans do not have a will!!!
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April 6, 2005
Title: Advance Directive: Who will make quality of life decisions for you?
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Dr. David Stevens
with Christian Medical and Dental Association www.CMDA.org
Who will make quality of life decisions for you - your loved ones, a doctor, a medical commission, or a judge? Dr. Stevens, with the Christian Medical Association, helps with this tender issue. For a FREE copy of "Advance Directive", log onto www.cmdahome.org Go to Top Picks and click on "Advance Directive". Or call 888.844.1000
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March 28, 2005
Title: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directive
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Attorney Mike Riddle
with Special Guest
Board Certified Attorney Mike Riddle explains: "What do I do when papa dies?" This is segment one of three concerning "Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directive". www.riddleandbrazil.com Notice: The information provided in this segment is provided as general information only and is not intended as legal advice. The information provided is meant for Texas only. Advice should only be provided upon specific information concerning your circumstances.
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Title: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directive
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Attorney Mike Riddle
with Special Guest
70 percent of Americans do not have a will. Do you? What would happen if both you and your spouse suddenly died? Who would get the kids? Who would get the money - the cars - the house? Attorney Mike Riddle can help. This is segment two of three on the topic of "Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directive". For more info: www.riddleandbrazil.com Notice: The information provided in this segment is provided as general information only and is not intended as legal advice. The information provided is meant for Texas only. Advice should only be provided upon specific information concerning your circumstances.
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Title: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directive
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directives
Discussed by Attorney Mike Riddle
with Special Guest
Five reasons people give for not having a will: 1) I owe money - I have too much debt; 2) Multiple marriages - BUT this a VERY good reason to have a will - you eliminate fights; 3) I am a small business owner and I am too busy - BUT who will approve your payroll and pay your bills if you die suddenly?; 4) Fear of death - Not wanting to think about dying; 5) Finding a good attorney who will help you - Not hurt you. Attorney Mike Riddle anwers these questions in this final segment of "Wills, Trusts, and Physician's Directive". www.riddleandbrazil.com Notice: The information provided in this segment is provided as general information only and is not intended as legal advice. The information provided is meant for Texas only. Advice should only be provided upon specific information concerning your circumstances.
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