Readers in Texas know that they should begin to plan for their eventual demise. This effort is important as it helps those left behind know how the deceased individual wanted their assets to be distributed between heirs. However, some may be confused as to which...
Year: 2013
Probate litigation of farmer estate of interest in Texas
As people in Texas age, they sometimes find that they are with individuals that they had not been in earlier years. This can lead to changes in estate planning documents such as wills and powers of attorney. In addition, in some cases, these changes can lead to...
Texas estate planning can benefit from asset review
Readers in Texas know that there are many reasons to enter into the estate planning process. Commonly, people consider estate planning first because they have specific assets that they wish to leave an heir or to avoid some estate taxes. However, other reasons include...
Texas estate planning important for many reasons
In Texas, people know that there are many good reasons to consider making an estate plan. Some, however, may be concerned about the cost or time it takes to enter not estate planning. Others are concerned about the morbidity of discussing such issuesWhat they may not...
Texas estate planning often includes probate avoidance
Readers in Texas may be interested to learn about the difference between the estate tax and probate. This is important to many who are seeking to begin the estate planning process. Both taxes and probate are among the reasons that many seek to create a plan that...
Texas estate planning can include unique clauses
Cash, property and investments are just a few of the items that people in Texas leave behind when they die. Most of these are included by individuals in their estate planning documents. Such documents are intended to allow people to direct how they want their assets...
Beneficiaries of estate in Texas identify with Gandolfini estate?
Readers in Texas have likely heard the name of actor, James Gandolfini. He came to fame as the star of television show, The Sopranos and when on to a successful career in film. Unfortunately, Gandolfini passed away recently while on vacation in a foreign land. This...
Texas estate planning good for beneficiaries and heirs
Wills and trust are commonly used by those who begin the estate planning process in Texas. In fact, these tools alone can be customized to fit the needs of people in our state. This benefits not only those who are seeking to create an estate plan, but also those heirs...
Texas estate planning can offer a chance to give assets to heirs
Those who are seeking to plan for the distribution of their assets after they die in Texas know that there are many options to choose from. In the estate planning process, some in our state use tools that allow for distribution of wealth to heirs or charities. Others...
Texas estate planning important to those left behind
People in Texas know that they should consider how their assets will be distributed in the event of their death. In fact, because of this concern, some have begun estate planning in an attempt to direct just who will receive assets when they die and how they will be...