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  • When a “Fair Share” May Not Mean “Equal Share” | Houston Will and Trust Lawyer

    As a Houston will and trust lawyer, I can confidently say that estate plans are not one-size-fits-all client’s child was unable to properly handle their finances , and the parents preferred to set up a trust This is a danger and a huge reason for working with a Houston will and trust lawyer to ensure that your

  • MANY HARRIS COUNTY ESTATE PLANNING LAWYERS OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT ASPECT OF TRUST ADMINISTRATION

    One of the most enjoyable parts of being a Harris County estate lawyer is helping clients set up trusts Setting up the trust can be a lot of fun. Figuring out how to fund it is deeply satisfying. A “directed trustee” is chosen to look after the trust according to specific instructions from you. These may include professional companies that do nothing but administer trusts. directed trustee and others involved with the trust.

  • The Greatest May Face One More Fight: An Estate Battle

    worked with an experienced and reputable estate planning attorney and the wording of his will and/or trust Battles Coming For Muhammad Ali Estate, But It Should Emerge Victorious” #Probate #Inheritance #Wills #Trusts

  • Do I Need a Prenup?

    While you’re at it, put all other estate planning documents in place, like a will, trusts, powers of #AssetProtection #Will #PrenuptialAgreement #PowersofAttorney #HealthCareDirectives #Trusts #estateplanning

  • Prenup Isn’t a Four-Letter Word

    agreement is that it frequently can mesh with a person’s estate plan—including life insurance, wills, trusts entering into a second marriage with more assets than the other spouse can leverage a prenup to create a trust When that person dies, the money from the trust is distributed to the children of the first spouse who shouldn’t be a deal breaker in remarriages” #AssetProtection #PrenuptialAgreement #Inheritance #Wills #Trusts

  • Understanding an Estate Plan Versus a Wealth Transfer Plan

    For those who die without a will or trust, their state laws determine to whom estate assets pass. First, know that some families are shattered by jealousy, animosity and a lack of trust when a parent A big reason family wealth erodes is a lack of communication, understanding and trust among family members and encouraging sound investing; talking about methods of transfer—including direct gifts, the use of trusts Wealth Transfer Plan” #AssetProtection #EstatePlanningLawyer #WealthTransferPlan #Inheritance #Wills #Trusts

  • Should I Fear Probate?

    Because of this, some folks chose to create revocable trusts and pour over their testamentary assets into their trusts. 101.5 (May 27, 2016) “What probate means for your estate” #Intestacy #Executor #ProbateCourt #Wills #Trusts

  • Changes are Happening All the Time: Keep Your Estate Plan Current

    It has lost some points because it’s out-of-date and—in its current state—has the potential to be inaccurate Death of a trustee, executor or a guardian: If one of the individuals you designated dies or changes estate-planning step” #AssetProtection #Guardianship #EstatePlanningLawyer #WillChanges #Inheritance #Wills #Trusts

  • Farewell, Sweet Prince: Another Celebrity Estate Planning Disaster

    She reportedly requested that Bremer Trust, a corporate trust company, be named administrator of her 26, 2016) “Prince ‘made no will’ for his $300m estate before death” #AssetProtection #Guardianship #TrustsandEstates #Probate #ProbateCourt #Inheritance #Wills #Trusts #estateplanning

  • Growing Trend of Challenging Wealthy Seniors’ Capacity in Court

    Litigation,” usually beneficiaries wait until after a person has passed away to challenge a will or trust in Competency Litigation” #AssetProtection #Incapacity #ProbateCourt #Inheritance #Dementia #Wills #Trusts

  • Create Your IRA Exit Plan

    Remember that when you set up a trust, your IRA cannot be retitled to your trust. The quick solution is to overcome this by simply changing the IRA’s beneficiary to their trust. Talk with an estate planning attorney to be certain that the IRA’s beneficiary is a trust that qualifies as “See Through Trust,” or else it can cost your families thousands of dollars in taxes by making it for retirement” #AssetProtection #EstatePlanningLawyer #IRA #401k #403b #Medicaid #VeteranBenefits #Trusts

  • Estate Planning Tips for Unmarried Couples

    net worth which would make you liable for federal estate tax, you should ask your attorney about a trust EstatePlanningLawyer #NoNup #DurablePowerofAttorney #WillCohabitation #PowerofAttorney #Wills #TaxPlanning #Trusts

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