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Possible Biden Estate Tax Propositions in Regards to Estate PlanningPresident Biden’s estate tax propositions could have a big impact on Estate Planning. Learn about the possible changes and how they could effect your estate.
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Why Now May Be A Good Time To Pass On Your WealthWith the low interest rates, the fluctuation in the market, and the upcoming election, now may be a good time to reevaluate your assets and estate plan.
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Due to Health Crisis, Documents Temporarily Allowed to be Notarized Via VideoconferenceDue to the CODIV-19 pandemic, Governor Abbott has issued a temporary order allowing certain estate planning documents to be notarized by video conference.
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Coronavirus Leads to Surge for Online WillsWith all of the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, there has been a spike with online Wills and the documents covering healthcare and end of life decisions.
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The Importance of Estate Planning During Uncertain Times: COVID-19In times like these with COVID-19, it is most important to make sure that your estate planning and trust documents are up to date and reflect your wishes.
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Luke Perry & The Importance of Estate PlanningThe death of Luke Perry teaches us about the importance of Advance Directives and Estate Planning.
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Why People Do Estate PlanningA recent article from Forbes highlights 3 of the many reasons why it is important to have some form of an estate plan.
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Update: The 2018 Estate Tax Exemption AmountResearch showed the 2018 estate tax exemption amount to be 11.2 million. However, due to the changes in indexing for inflation, it is actually 11.18 million.
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Your TOP New Year's Resolution - Estate PlanningCreating or updating your estate plan is one resolution you can’t afford to put off because of the financial and legal burdens put on your loved ones.
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Dallas Fallen Police Officer Widow Unhappy with Trust Set-UpAssist the Officer Foundation has put money into a trust to benefit the fallen officer’s families. One widow is unhappy with the way the money is being handled.
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Tough Love? Or is it? You be the Judge.We have recently seen a trend among celebrities where they are choosing not to leave their fortunes to their kids.
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Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds Welcome Baby #2This exciting news may serve as a catalyst for discussions regarding 1 question ALL parents should be asking: what will happen to my young children if I die?
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Jackpot - Couple Wins $246.8 Million Powerball!In recent news, a lucky couple won the $246.8 million dollar powerball jackpot. If the couple lived in Texas, the winnings are considered community property.
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Winning an Olympic Medal Could Cost YouOlympic athletes are taxed on their medals and cash earnings from the Rio games. Those medals and cash can have an impact the athletes’ estate planning needs.
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Prince Died IntestateDon't make the same mistake Prince did. Because he didn't have a will, the court will choose who gets his estate & the IRS could take a portion of the estate.
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What We Learned From David Bowie: The Importance of TrustsDavid Bowie is a perfect example of why having an estate plan is so important. He utilized trusts to maximize the value of his assets to benefit his loved ones.
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The 2016 Estate and Gift Tax Exemption AmountA New Year – A New Tax. As of January 1, 2016, the estate and gift tax exemption amount has increased $20,000 from last year.
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The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Estate PlanningThere's truly no better gift you can give your family than making sure their future is protected. Give the gift of an estate plan this Christmas!
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LUNCH N’ LEARN with Sparkman/HillcrestPlease join Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home and the Ashmore Law Firm for a free informational lunch, “Planning for the Future” on March 22, 2015 from 12pm-1pm.
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Lori Ashmore Peters - Legal & Financial Planning SeminarLori Ashmore Peters from The Ashmore Law Firm & Frances Gardner from Armor Wealth Management joint presentation on financial and legal planning.