Avoiding a Will Contest
Even the most harmonious families are susceptible to arguments over the contents of the Will when a loved one dies. While sometimes there is no way around
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How the 2020 Results may Affect your Estate Plan
The election is over….sort of…while it appears rather certain that Biden will be our next President, President Trump has yet to concede. It seems clear that the House will retain
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Is a Revocable Living Trust Right for You?
A revocable living trust ("RLT"), like a Will, is another vehicle for passing your property at death. It also allows you to manage your property during life and plan for certain contingencies, like incapacity,
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Having the Uncomfortable Talk...With your Parents
Not unlike the talk that most of us dread, but realize we must have with our pre-teens about the “birds and the bees,” working up the nerve to ask your parents about whether they have a Will
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Estate Planning 101
October is National Estate Planning month -- what documents do you need to protect yourself, your family and your assets?
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Common Law Marriage in Probate
Your partner just died. You and your partner lived together for twenty years. Are you the surviving spouse? Does it matter? If he died with a Will, it may or may not matter. If he died without a Will, answering this question will be key to determining if you have any interest in his estate.
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Post-Divorce Planning
When you are in the midst of a divorce, your estate planning documents may not be the first thing on your mind. However, once the Divorce Decree is signed, you will want to make sure you have taken steps to update your documents to reflect your new status and to meet your new goals.
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What Happens If I Die Without a Will?
Dying without a Will is referred to as dying "intestate." That means, if you die without a Will, the State of Texas has determined who will receive your assets at your death - otherwise known as your "heirs at law."
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The Checklist - Updating and Maintaining your Estate Planning Documents
Are your affairs in order? Or, is it time to update your estate planning documents? The rule of thumb calls for reviewing your plan every 3-5 years or when there is a "life event."
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Top 5 (non-tax) Reasons you Need a Will
In 2020, an individual can give away $11.58m during life/at death without any estate or gift tax consequences. While this tax affects less than 0.2% of the population,
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