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The purpose of an estate plan is to protect yourself and your family in case of an accident, sickness or death. An estate plan allows you to determine what to do with your assets if something happens to you. While the initial creation of an estate plan is essential,...
There is more to preparing for marriage than just planning a wedding. Consider these critical factors as you discuss a prenuptial agreement with your partner. What you can and cannot include in the agreement A prenup generally covers financial property, spousal...
In Texas, biological children of decedents hold some of the strongest claims to an estate’s assets. When you have stepchildren and adopted children, though, you may have questions about their inheritance rights. If you have nonbiological children to whom you plan to...
Your business's succession plan protects your legacy. Most business owners create a succession plan to free them up to retire or to have a plan in place in case something happens to them. While all succession plans look different, there are some basics to creating a...
When you die without a Texas estate plan, you relinquish control over what happens to your legacy after your death. Many people forgo making estate plans for various reasons, and some neglect to do so because they do not have kids and therefore do not feel as if it is...
Choosing an executor makes a difference when it comes to your estate plan. You might have the perfect plan in place, but an incompetent administrator might waste it. According to the Texas Estates Code, an executor has the authority to make any purchase, payment or...
A new marriage comes with a host of responsibilities. If you have children from another relationship, you may want to consider revising your estate plan. Building an estate plan with your biological children in mind is possible, even if your new spouse is not entirely...
While owning a small business can provide you with financial stability, you still have to plan for your future and retirement. Many business owners do not start planning until they are ready to retire and unfortunately, they may not have as many options as the person...
A good estate plan will let you care for your loved ones even after your death. You can also use it to ensure that your assets go to all of the right places and get used in the right ways. Having an estate plan is important as a first step, of course. It is also...
When you write an estate plan, that is not the end of dealing with it. An estate plan needs to reflect your current life situation, which means you will have to keep it updated. So when should you review your plan in order to update things? And how often does this...