Wills, Trusts & Probate in Texas | Jason Cordoba | Fred Ortiz, Founder & CEO Senior Life Network

Let Us Know What You'd Like To Hear NextWhat happens if you don't have a will? Do you really need a trust? What's the difference between a Medical Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, and a DNR?In this episode of the Senior Life Network Podcast, host Fred Ortiz sits down with Attorney Jason Cordoba of Cordoba Law Firm to answer some of the most common—and misunderstood—questions about estate planning.Jason shares practical, easy-to-understand guidance to help seniors and their families make informed decisions before a crisis happens. Rather than making the legal process more complicated, he explains how proper planning can protect your loved ones, reduce stress, and prevent costly mistakes.In this episode, we discuss:• The biggest misconceptions about wills and trusts• Why a trust does not always avoid probate• Common mistakes people make with Texas property ownership• How probate really works• What happens to your debts after you pass away• Owning property in multiple states• Financial vs. Medical Power of Attorney• What a Directive to Physicians actually does• The important difference between a Directive and a DNR• Why downloading legal documents online can create expensive problems• How to help prevent family conflict after you're gone• Why meeting with an attorney before a crisis can save your family time, money, and stressOne of Jason's biggest takeaways is simple: Talk with an attorney before you need one. Even if you don't hire them immediately, getting advice specific to your state and your situation is far more valuable than relying on generalized information from the internet.If you're caring for aging parents, planning for your own future, or simply want to understand how estate planning works in Texas, this conversation is full of practical information you can use today.👍 If you found this episode helpful:• Like this video• Subscribe to Senior Life Network• Share this episode with family members and friends• Leave a comment with questions you'd like covered in a future episodeConnect with Jason CordobaCordoba Law Firm, PLLChttps://www.cordobafirm.com/Connect with Senior Life Network🌐 Website: https://seniorlifenetwork.com/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Senior-Life-Network/61584585762307/🎧 Spotify: 🍎 Apple Podcasts:🎙️ Buzzsprout:📧 [email protected] Senior Life NetworkSenior Life Network exists to educate, equip, and encourage seniors, caregivers, and families by bringing trusted professionals together to discuss topics that matter most—including estate planning, Medicare, dementia, hospice, senior living, financial planning, caregiving, and much more.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:20 Meet Attorney Jason Cordoba02:00 The Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes03:20 Wills vs. Trusts07:30 What Happens to Debt After Death?11:00 Property in Multiple States14:15 Understanding Powers of Attorney20:00 DNR vs. Directive to Physicians25:15 Why Online Legal Forms Can Be Dangerous27:20 How Much Does Estate Planning Cost?30:00 Talking to Your Family About Your Wishes34:00 Jason's Advice for Every Family#SeniorLifeNetwork #EstatePlanning #Wills #Trusts #Probate #PowerOfAttorney #DNR #TexasLaw #ElderLaw #SeniorCare #Caregivers #JasonCordoba #FredOrtiz #PlanningAhead #LegacyPlanning