What are top estate planning considerations for new parents?
If you include estate planning as part of the baby preparation process, you are one step ahead of…
What happens if a family member dies without a will in Texas?
When a Texas resident dies without a will, state laws govern the division of that person’s estate property….
How can families benefit from an irrevocable trust?
There are two basic types of trusts, a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust. Many people choose to…
How do you talk to your parents about their estate plans?
In a few years, your parents plan to retire. You look forward to them relaxing and enjoying their…
Is it time to update your estate plan?
Texas residents like you work hard on your estate. It thus makes sense to work hard on your…
How will Texas tax your estate?
If you live in Texas, you may be aware that the state does not impose inheritance or estate…
What is a Lady Bird Deed and can it help your estate plan?
When planning your estate in Texas, you have many tools at your disposal: Wills, trusts, transfer on death…
How does a will provide care for children?
Thinking about dying before your children grow up is not necessarily pleasant. However, as a new parent, you…
Which family dynamics create challenges for an estate plan?
When working on an estate plan, you must address complicated family issues to limit family tension as much…
How do families use a testamentary trust?
Like other parents with young children, you may worry what will happen if you and your spouse die…
How do I separate personal and business finances?
Keeping your business and personal finances separate is a golden rule of running your own business. It allows…
Understanding the probate process
When someone dies, a big step is to figure out what happens to the estate. If the person…