When a Texan is contemplating strategies for an estate plan, the individual situation will largely dictate how they go about it. Circumstances and personal preferences will play a significant role. If trusts are the preferred method when drafting estate planning...
Year: 2017
Learning from mistakes famous people made in estate planning
Most Texans will never have the level of wealth that famous musicians have. So, when it comes to drafting estate planning documents, people who are of lesser means will frequently scoff at the idea that they can learn something from mistakes made by famous performers...
What life events warrant updates to your estate plan?
After you completed your estate plan, you may have felt a well-deserved sense of accomplishment. Making a plan for your end-of-life wishes can have its difficulties as you must make many decisions. Many people often choose to forgo the process because of the...
Estate planning when an heir might have addiction issues
Texans who are taking the necessary steps with estate planning will have different concerns depending on the circumstances. One issue that is growing problematic not just for society in general, but for those who are thinking about their beneficiaries, is drug...
How the federal government can affect heirs’ tax responsibilities
There is an ongoing debate in Washington D.C. about the estate tax and how it will be handled. Texans who have a substantial enough portfolio where it will be affected by the estate tax if it stays in place or if it is repealed should keep track of the proposals and...
Key estate planning documents in the event of disability
Texans who take the necessary steps by completing their estate plan often believe that a will is sufficient. However, the reality is that there are other documents that are necessary for full and encompassing protection. If, for example, the person becomes...
An estate plan can help to preserve legacy
Often, Texans who are in the process of estate planning have concerns that go beyond the simple distribution of assets to their designated heirs. In some cases, they also want to preserve legacy. Legacy planning is a term that is frequently used along with or in lieu...
Should an irrevocable trust be part of your estate plan?
Estate planning is more than just having a will. In order to have an estate plan that actually protects your interests and keeps your beneficiaries from unnecessary harm, you would be wise to consider the benefits of a trust. There are many different types of trusts,...
Giving gifts to avoid tax implications when estate planning
Texans and people across the nation are paying close attention to how the Trump Administration handles various matters, such as the estate tax. This can be a problematic issue for those whose assets surpass the current levels to receive exemptions. Even if the estate...
What are the important, understated benefits of trusts?
Texans crafting their estate plan might have a notion of the benefits of trusts. But, fully understanding the multitude of trust uses is essentially before creating one.A trust is a protective device for the beneficiaries. It can shield them from a legal filing, being...