Coming out of east Texas is an example of the problems that may emerge from a failure to have an estate plan settled long before ones anticipated death. In this case, the remains of a prominent doctor sit in limbo as his family fights for executive rights over his body and an estate worth several million dollars. The problems started when he suffered a crippling stroke one year ago and his children began a legal battle over guardianship over their fathers person and assets. No matter how this situation resolves, it serves as a good example of why a client should always have contingency plans for incapacitation.
See Marcia Davis, Legal Battle Continues Over Late Doctor’s Remains, Estate, The Daily Tribune, May 11, 2015.
Special thanks to Brian Cohan (Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Brian J. Cohan, P.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.
