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  • A New Era of Estate Planning

    were left outright to the surviving spouse, they’d see a step-up in basis upon the surviving spouse’s death financial circumstances and the tax rules as they actually exist at the time of the deceased spouse’s death

  • An IRA Trust Might Be Preferred Over Naming Individuals or a Revocable Living Trusts

    Other potential issues include the loss of control as to who will ultimately inherit the IRA after the death Distributions from an IRA inherited by a non-spouse are required to commence the year after the death

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

    Knowing that they have the ability to positively impact future generations or even a cause they care Obviously, you cannot predict how markets will change and what new developments will arise after your death

  • What is the Best Trust for a Person with a Disability?

    Upon the death of the beneficiary, any remaining assets in the trust are used to repay the government This means that upon the death of the beneficiary, any remaining assets can be distributed to other family Upon the death of the beneficiary, the remaining assets can either be left to the nonprofit or distributed

  • Why Estate Planning Is Essential for Unmarried Couples

    place to protect spouses who fail to plan, by governing the distribution of property in the event of death Will Your will says who will get your property after your death.

  • The Perks of Putting Property in a Trust

    over your assets while avoiding potentially lengthy and costly probate court proceedings after your death Unfortunately, many adults eventually become incapacitated by illness or declining mental capacity before death Modify Plans Easily as Circumstances Change Wills become locked at the time of death, but trusts can Testamentary Trust : Outlines management of assets and is created in your will, taking effect at death

  • Alternatives to Joint Tenancy

    owner’s share of the property is kept separate and does not automatically pass to the other owner upon death

  • What Happens When You Die Without A Will In Texas?

    Death is a reality that nobody wants to face, but it’s an inevitable part of life. A will is a legal document that outlines how your assets should be distributed after your death. However, if someone dies without a will and has no spouse or children at the time of death, other family

  • 5 Reasons Why Putting Your House in a Trust is a Game-Changer

    For one, it can help you avoid probate and other legal hassles arising after your death. contesting your last will and testament or probate proceedings, a revocable trust becomes irrevocable upon death successor trustee named in the trust agreement takes over management of the trust’s assets upon your death

  • Recalibrating Your Estate Plans After a Move

    in New York as your executor, Florida probate court will not allow them to represent you, which may cause validly prepared in one state is typically honored in other states under the Full Faith and Credit Clause Adding a new property to your estate plans helps keep it out of probate at the time of your death.

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

    some points because it’s out-of-date and—in its current state—has the potential to be inaccurate and cause Death of a trustee, executor or a guardian: If one of the individuals you designated dies or changes

  • What to Know About Estate Planning After a Divorce

    While most estate plans include clauses that cover events such as divorce, your estate plan will not your property has been separated by your divorce decree, how do you plan on distributing it upon your death

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