Updating an estate plan can assist Texas residents in making sure that their wishes for property distribution are followed after their deaths. A periodic review may benefit heirs as well as the individual engaged in estate planning. Additionally, making sure that an...
Estate Planning
The importance of choosing the right trustee in Texas
As many Texas residents know, trusts and wills are just two of the many estate planning tools available today. These documents, however, can control the distribution of assets after death and may be the only instructions available to your family and the court. When...
Estate planning is important for all Texas residents
A large number of the residents of Texas, along with other Americans, do not have proper estate planning documents, a new report says. The numbers are surprising, showing that up to 92 percent of those under the age of 35 do not even have a basic will, let alone full...
Take advantage of estate tax laws before they change
With so many changes to estate taxes and how they are structured, it may be difficult for many Texas residents to keep it all straight. That is where estate planning comes in. By working with a dedicated professional, it may be possible to create a plan that maximizes...
Houston estate planning involves categorizing prized possessions
People can become attached to their possessions and collections that have been amassed over the years, often making it difficult to let go of them. For Houston residents, strong estate planning involves taking those collections and making sure that they are well taken...
Estate plan important for disposition of land
Real property purchased by a party during their lifetime often becomes a part of their estate after they pass away. An estate plan created while the person is alive can direct the actions that an estate, through an executor, will take after the person dies. The...
As land values rise, estate planning is essential for farmers
The family farm has long been held as an ideal in the United States. Many states, including Texas, have a large number of family farms and farmers, and estate planning is often an important thing for them to take under consideration. This may be particularly true as...
Stieg Larsson: finished the books, forgot the will
The author of the Millennium trilogy died before his first novel, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, was published. Stieg Larsson left behind at least four novels when he died of a heart attack at the age of 50, but he failed author the most important document of all:...
Lack of an estate plan can lead to familial strife
It is important to work with an estate planning attorney who understands your needs and your wishes for your estate. You have no say in how your estate will be handled if you fail to execute an estate plan. The failure to execute a will, trust, or other estate...
Updating estate planning documents now can prevent hassles later
Parent's try their best to provide a better life for their children. They carefully consider their childhood education choices, make sure they are eating properly, have the right equipment for their after-school activities, and try to save for their college education....