Seniors and the Law
Committed to Healing: Involuntary Commitment Procedures
Provides an introduction to involuntary commitment proceedings in Texas courts, including possible signals of mental health issues, a discussion of involuntary commitment procedures, and a comparison of involuntary commitment and guardianship. (Last revised 2008) |
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Serving as guardian is a serious job. Your fiduciary duties to the ward and the court last until you are discharged and released by the court, and this may go on even past the death of the ward. Failure to comply with your duties and obligations could lead to your removal. You could then be liable civilly or potentially even criminally for your actions. Thus, do not take this job lightly and make sure you discuss any questions you may have with an attorney. (Last revised 2019) |
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Protecting the Incapacitated: Guardianship in Texas from Application to Oath Understanding guardianships in Texas law is made easier by this pamphlet, which discusses alternatives to guardianship, the guardianship process, and other issues related to instituting a guardianship proceeding. (Last revised 2014) |
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Reviews the law on wills in Texas and how it applies to people who die without a will. Also explains the advantages of executing a will and other legal directives. (Last revised 2021) |
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Living Trust Scams and the Senior Consumer Describes how to avoid becoming a victim when purchasing a living trust. (Last revised 2020) |
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Sudden Loss Resource: What to Do if a Family Member, Friend or Loved One Dies Without a Will (2023) Provides a checklist to help provide a basic resource for the friends and loved ones of Texans who pass away, expectedly or unexpectedly, without a will. |
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Texas Probate Passport (Available online only) Prepared to inform the public regarding what happens legally to the property of a person when he or she dies with a will or without a will and how the probate process works. (Last revised 2015) |
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As the number of foreclosures grows, many thieves are swindling money from homeowners by preying upon fears of losing a home. Mortgage loan modification scams are schemes to take your money, often by making a false promise of saving you from foreclosure. (Last revised 2022) |
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Having dementia may affect a wide range of cognitive abilities including language comprehension, attention span, memory, reasoning skills, learning capability, and even personality traits. (Last revised 2020) |
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Helps individuals understand the laws that affect their daily life and to become familiar with the benefits, special services, and resources available to seniors. |
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