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  • 4 Genius Ways to Avoid Probate in Texas

    plans. This can be a beneficial co-ownership arrangement for avoiding probate through estate planning. To use a Life Estate deed for real estate planning and probate avoidance in Texas, you will need to ensure Consider consulting an estate planning lawyer to guide you through the process. probate in Texas, consulting an experienced estate planning lawyer is crucial.

  • What You Cannot Do with a Will

    While a will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, there are some things A will is just one piece of a comprehensive estate plan. A will is not the only component of your estate plan. and discover which estate planning options can accomplish them. To learn more about how your estate planning needs can be accomplished, speak to a member of our team

  • Former Vanity Fair Contributing Editor Makes Headlines with Estate Dispute

    settled a suit with his 93-year-old mother-in-law and his wife’s three siblings in 2011 over family real estate The family has been fighting over the multimillion dollar estate of Alison’s father, the late Columbia

  • Estate Planning Changes for LGBT Couples

    The ruling lets same-sex couples file jointly for tax purposes and changes estate planning because now This means that estate planning should be straightforward and much easier. The Huffington Post article, “5 Estate Planning Tips LGBT Families Need to Follow in 2016,” has a handful plan. Reference: Huffington Post (July 13, 2016) “5 Estate Planning Tips LGBT Families Need to Follow in 2016

  • Top 5 Reasons a Will May Be Invalid

    With so much information about estate planning readily available on the internet, some individuals may The surest way to protect your assets and loved ones is to work with the right estate planning attorney acquiring property, divorce, remarriage, retirement — a will contest may arise when the distribution plan well-conceived will can help to protect your assets and ensure the beneficiaries receive the inheritance you had planned By working with an experienced estate planning attorney , however, you will have peace of mind knowing

  • Want Estate Planning? No, You Need It!

    Estate planning is a need, but too often it gets moved down to the list for tomorrow. There are many reasons people put off estate planning, like discussing death and dying. Estate planning is important and it requires significant time and effort. Effective estate planning will typically reduce your taxes and those of your estate. Develop a good working relationship with an experienced estate planning attorney.

  • Same-Sex Couples are in Need of Estate Planning

    Bankrate’s article, “Same-sex marriage tax and estate planning tips,” says the IRS had been accepting The court ruling also opened up a new world of estate planning for same-sex married couples. With that in mind, here are some estate planning tips. Marital deduction and portability. Don’t allow a state tax collector to get a big chunk of your estate in taxes by failing to plan for estate Reference: Bankrate (June 23, 2016) “Same-sex marriage tax and estate planning tips” #AssetProtection

  • Should I Pre-Plan and Pre-Pay for my Funeral Expenses in Texas?

    pre-plan their funeral so that they can relieve their loved ones of the burden of doing so when they different plans that allow people to pre-plan the service they would like, pick out a casket, and even If you move out of the area, is there a penalty or complete loss of your plan? Can you change or cancel your plan? ,  call our Houston estate attorneys at (281) 218-0880 to set up a consultation.

  • Houston Special Needs Lawyers: Creating a Special Needs Trust or “SNT?” for Your Child with Disabilities

    One of the tasks an estate lawyer in Houston may handle is estate planning for children with disabilities The best course of action for a parent of a disabled child is to speak to an estate lawyer in Houston Estate planning is complicated enough, but trying to do your best by your child can make your head spin It won’t be protected from the siblings’ creditors, and it may be considered communal or joint property An estate lawyer in Houston can create a third-party SNT for your child with disabilities.

  • Get the Whole Family Involved with Estate Planning!

    you want to do in retirement, says the Rocky Mount Telegram’s article, “Retirement and estate planning What’s your plan for maximizing your Social Security payments? It would be wise to sit down with an experienced estate planning attorney to look into these issues and You should communicate your estate plans to them clearly, not just for the sake of openness and honesty Reference: Rocky Mount Telegram (June 24, 2016) “Retirement and estate planning is a family affair” #

  • Which Will is the Right Fit? Breaking Down the Basic Types

    Thoughtful estate planning allows us to care for our loved ones even when we can no longer be with them understanding what makes one will different from another, you can embrace peace and purpose as you plan Our estate planning attorneys stay current on the state’s will drafting rules. For those with substantial assets or complex estate plans, a customized formal will crafted by a probate the estate.

  • What Will Happen if I Don’t Update my Beneficiaries?

    This is a very important step in estate planning because at your death, certain assets pass to beneficiaries planning. Your spouse can waive this requirement in writing so that other estate planning strategies can be implemented To ensure that this is the case, visit your estate planning attorney. A qualified trusts and estates lawyer can also help you deal with planning for minor children and those

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