This blog, which is regularly updated by our estate planning attorneys, strives to keep our clients & potential clients informed, engaged, & connected to the latest news, trends, & current events.
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Who Gets The Remains?TX has strict laws as to who may authorize cremation and who has the legal right to control the remains.
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Estate Planning - Preparation for the InevitableA recent article from the New York Times gives a perspective on why estate planning isn’t “death planning”, but instead it is preparation for the inevitable.
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2017 Estate Planning ResolutionsCreating or updating your estate plan is a resolution you can’t afford to put off because of the financial & legal burdens that could be placed on your family.
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Giving Thanks During The HolidaysMake the holidays a time to get your affairs in order, spend time with family and friends, and give thanks.
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It’s Coming: Estate Tax ChangesEstate planning is a topic that affects everyone. Find out how the recent election could have an impact on your estate tax planning.
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Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin Didn't Have A WillStar Trek actor, Anton Yelchin died in a tragic accident last summer without a Will. His parents now have the task of trying to gain control of his estate.
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Who Would Take Care of Your Children if Something Happens to You?If you have minor children, having an estate plan in place is a must! There are two important estate planning pieces to have in order to protect your children.
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The Uniform Prudent Investor Act (UPIA)The Uniform Prudent Investor Act has had several variations over the years, therefore, it's always important to keep abreast of statutory changes & case law.
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Can Winning the Powerball Cause Legal Problems?You dream of what you would buy if you were the Powerball winner, but did you ever think of the legal challenges you could possibly face after you’ve won?
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What Happens to Your Online Accounts After You Die?It's important to know what happens to your digital assets when you die and consider a digital estate plan to protect those assets.
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College ChaosIn Texas, a child 18 years of age or older is considered an adult. Without having certain estate planning documents in place for them, you have no legal rights.
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Gun Trusts: Do You Need One?Gun trusts are designed to make the purchase, ownership, & transfer of federally regulated firearms easier. They can also prevent owners from violating laws.
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2015 Estate, Gift & Generation-Skipping Tax Exemptions & RatesTax season is here! The estate & gift tax exemption has changed this year. Use the chart below to help you navigate through your estate tax planning for 2015.
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4 Reasons for a Revocable Living TrustA person who sets up a Revocable Trust reserves the right to revoke, amend, terminate, or change the trust. See how this trust could work for you.
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Perfect Asset Protection - The Benefits of a Lifetime TrustA lifetime trust can create perfect asset protection for your beneficiaries. We recommend this option if the beneficiaries of the trust are children.
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The Basics of BeneficiariesFind out what a beneficiary is, how to choose a beneficiary, who or what can be a beneficiary and if you can change a beneficiary after you choose one.
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6 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Estate Planning AttorneySelecting a qualified estate planning attorney is important. Have these 6 questions ready to ask when hiring an estate planning attorney.
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The 5 MUST HAVE Incapacity Planning DocumentsEstate Planning does not only encompass death-time planning, but also disability or incapacity during life. It is important to have these 5 important documents.
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Estate Planning 101Protect what you've worked so hard for. The estate planning process is not as complicated as some think. We hope this infographic helps explain the basics...
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What to do When a Loved One Suffers from a Mental IllnessDo you have a loved one that has threatened to harm himself or herself, or threatened to harm someone else? Find what to do when this happens.