The estate of a wealthy woman who died in 2011 is a party in a recent string of lawsuits that may be of interest to our readers in Texas. The woman was the heir to a large fortune created in the copper business by her father, William Clark. Now, those who were...
Month: November 2013
Trusts in Texas are common estate planning tools
The University of Texas is involved in a lawsuit at the center of a dispute. The University asserts that actor Ryan O'Neal stole a painting that was designated for the school as a result of the estate planning of Farrah Fawcett with the use of trusts. They say that...
Texas estate planning has many benefits
Estate planning in Texas includes many elements. Those who are starting the process are often surprised to learn that they should include not only a will or trust as a part of their estate planning but also documents such as healthcare directives and powers of...
There are many choices for estate planning in Texas
Living trusts, dynasty trusts and foreign grantor trusts are just a few of the types that can be used by some people in Texas. Individuals that may benefit the most from these items could include the most wealthy in our state. Others, however, can also make use of...