When you’re making an estate plan, it’s easy to become so focused on making sure... [Read more...]
You Have a Plan for Your Assets, But What About Your Debt?
As a general rule, you can’t pass on your individual debts to your loved ones... [Read more...]
Avoiding Ancillary Probate
If you own real property or certain types of tangible personal property outside of Texas,... [Read more...]
Qualities to Look for In a Successor Trustee
Your Successor Trustee is the person you’ll appoint to step in and take over the... [Read more...]
The Rule of 72
We all know the power of compound interest, and the Rule of 72 is a... [Read more...]
Advance Planning is Essential for Preserving the Family Farm
How do you ensure that your farm or ranch remains an active operation and stays... [Read more...]
Estate Tax Planning for Nontraditional Couples
Last December, when President Obama signed the Tax Relief Act of 2010 into law, many... [Read more...]
Contesting That Will Might Not be as Easy as You Think
Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy, and the experience can... [Read more...]
What is Normal Retirement Age?
What is normal retirement age for purposes of Social Security? The answer to this question... [Read more...]
Can a Trust be Contested?
We’ve all heard of Will contests. Once a Will is admitted to Probate, a notice... [Read more...]
How Will You Pay for Long-Term Care?
Americans are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. And while this is true,... [Read more...]
Estate Planning Mistake: Leaving Money to Your Pet
Sometimes, our pets can seem so much like our children that it’s hard to remember... [Read more...]
