Protecting assets with a prenuptial agreement
If marriage is in your near future, you may be considering whether to write up a prenuptial agreement….
Understanding the probate process
If a loved one dies with a will, you may be wondering what the next steps are. Probate…
Who can set up special needs trusts?
Whether you have concerns about your loved one with special needs and their financial future or you are…
How can I make sure my will is valid?
Once your estate goes into probate, the court will validate your will. It does this by checking all…
Understanding Community Property in a Marriage
When it comes to marital property, a couple has many issues to consider. In Texas, a community property…
Some issues involving federal inheritance and gift taxes
The federal government may levy an estate tax on heirs based on the value of an estate at…
Does your online business need to collect Texas sales tax?
Most Texas businesses with brick and mortar locations and required to collect and submit state and local sales…
Understanding the role of an executor in closing your estate
When you delegate responsibilities to your executor, you hope that he or she will acknowledge your wishes and…
Do you know these strategies for avoiding probate?
Either you or your older parents want to prepare your estate. While reading up on estate planning, you…
What should you know about estate plan reviews?
After creating an estate plan, you must then keep on top of it and ensure that it accurately…
When a trustee breaches the fiduciary duty to a beneficiary
Your financial well-being as the beneficiary of a trust relies on the ethical management of the investments and…
Can I save on taxation by giving away part of my estate?
When it comes to your estate, you must think about everything that will happen once you die. This…