It's never easy to lose a loved one. If you're a planner, it sometimes helps to think abou twhat we can do to prepare for the future. You need to know who to call, what to do, and ask if there is a will.

In this edition of the Prepare to Care Podcast, Host Marie-Pierre talks to Michael Galligan. He is an attorney with a Houston lawfirm and works with people who are preparing for the future. He will talk about estate planning and probate law. He'll also take you through the basic definitions of the terms and other estate planning jargon. Gilligan will also offer up some tips for managing what can be a sad and difficult transition in the world of caregiving. He also offered us a look at the Texas Descent and Distribution Chart: https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.co.jefferson.tx.us%2FProbateCourt%2FDocuments%2F20150527_Texas_Descent_and_Distribution.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Cjsoto%40aarp.org%7C83fbf2fa270d4f06834608d6d32a2a17%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C636928575978475847&sdata=m8%2FuFEmh7MVzxkKp6qLmGlHXmfir1lYof4fwSWTu4o8%3D&reserved=0