For most people the primary goals of an estate plan are to provide the framework for the division of estate assets upon death and to provide for family members and loved ones upon death. If you have a pet (or two) that you treat as part of the family, has it occurred to you that your pet should be included in your estate plan? Legally, your pet is considered your property, meaning your pet should be included in the division of your estate assets. Topics covered in this report include: … [Read more...] about Free Report: Including the Family Pet In Your Estate Plan
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Etta James (1938-2012) - Singer Etta James, born Jamesetta Hawkins, was an American singer, whose style spanned a variety of music genres including blues, R&B, soul, rock and roll, jazz, and gospel. In the beginning of her career, James possessed the vocal range of a contralto, and was marketed as an R&B and doo-wop singer in the mid-50s. Then after signing with Chess Records in 1960, James broke through as a traditional pop-styled singer, covering jazz and pop music standards on her debut … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Free Report: Estate Planning – Trust Basics
An estate plan should be as unique and individual as the person creating the plan. There are, however, some common features in estate plans. A Last Will and Testament, for example, is the foundation of any estate plan. Beyond that, many people choose to include one or more trusts in their estate plan. Topics covered in this report include: What Is a Trust? Choosing a Trustee Trust Terms Revocable or Irrevocable? Testamentary or Living? Special Purpose Trusts Click here … [Read more...] about Free Report: Estate Planning – Trust Basics
Thought for the Day:
“Get going. Move forward. Aim High. Plan a takeoff. Don't just sit on the runway and hope someone will come along and push the airplane. It simply won't happen. Change your attitude and gain some altitude. Believe me, you'll love it up here.” Donald J. Trump … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
When Is It Too Late for Medicaid Planning in Houston Texas?
People often think of the Medicaid program is a program only for low income children or families. While the Medicaid program does indeed provide assistance to low income children and their families, it can also provide critical healthcare coverage to older Americans. Unfortunately, many seniors are unaware that they may need Medicaid coverage at some point in the future and therefore fail to plan accordingly. This frequently leads to the question "When is it too late for Medicaid planning?" The … [Read more...] about When Is It Too Late for Medicaid Planning in Houston Texas?
Texas History – Do You Know Who, on Behalf of the Federal Government, Declared the Freedom of All Slaves?
On behalf of the Federal government, Union General Gordon Granger declared the freedom of all slaves and the nullification of Confederate laws at Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. This declaration set off joyous demonstrations by freedmen and originated the annual "Juneteenth" celebration, which commemorates the freeing of the blacks in Texas. … [Read more...] about Texas History – Do You Know Who, on Behalf of the Federal Government, Declared the Freedom of All Slaves?
Free Report: Texas Estate Liquidity – What It Is, Why It’s Important and How to Plan For It
Estate liquidity refers to the amount of cash available to your loved ones from your estate when you die. The concept of liquidity is something you are undoubtedly familiar with even if you don’t use the term “liquidity”. All assets have a value. The assets liquid value, however, is not always the same as its true value. To illustrate, imagine that your home is robbed two days before Christmas and all the Christmas presents you purchased your children are stolen. Topics covered in this report … [Read more...] about Free Report: Texas Estate Liquidity – What It Is, Why It’s Important and How to Plan For It
Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
James Gandolfini (1961-2013) - Actor & Producer James Gandolfini was an American actor best known for his role as Tony Soprano in The Sopranos as Tony Soprano, a troubled crime boss struggling to balance his family life and career in the Mafia. Gandolfini garnered enormous praise for his portrayal, winning three Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) and two Golden Globes for Best Actor-Drama Series as well as two further SAG Awards as a member of the series ensemble. … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump?
Thought for the Day:
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” Abraham Lincoln … [Read more...] about Thought for the Day:
First Party Special Needs Trust in Houston Texas
If you have a special needs individual in your family then you likely already know there are numerous challenges involved in caring for someone with special needs. Often, those challenges are financial. Unless you are operating with extremely deep pockets, there is a good chance that your special needs family member will need to depend on assistance from one or more of the federal and state assistance programs. Qualifying for those programs, however, can get tricky if your special needs loved … [Read more...] about First Party Special Needs Trust in Houston Texas
