One aspect of estate planning that is often forgotten is beneficiary designations for various assets. These assets include individual retirement accounts, life insurance policies, annuities and employer retirement plans. This spring is a wise time to take a look at...
Month: February 2016
Living trusts can help people to avoid probate
On behalf of Law Office of Sharon C. Stodghill | Feb 19, 2016 | Executors & Fiduciaries, Trustees
When Texas residents pass away, their property and possessions typically go through the probate process. This process involves the settlement as well as the distribution of the decedents' assets in a manner that honors the terms of their wills. However, trusts can be...
Major life events trigger need for estate planning
On behalf of Law Office of Sharon C. Stodghill | Feb 11, 2016 | Estate Planning
Predicting the future is impossible, and life has the potential to change instantly. This is why it is critical for people in Texas to be prepared by engaging in estate planning. Estate planning allows people to plan for their deaths as well as for incapacity,...
Estate planning involves a few important steps
On behalf of Law Office of Sharon C. Stodghill | Feb 4, 2016 | Estate Planning
Creating and reviewing an estate plan is often viewed as grim work. After all, people in Texas would likely prefer to do other things than contemplate exactly what will happen when they die. However, engaging in estate planning is important for ensuring that one's...
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