Estate Planning

Over the course of your life, you will likely accumulate several assets of value. Some of these assets will be sentimental in nature (e.g., jewelry or artwork), while others will be strictly financial (e.g., retirement accounts). As you get older, you may start...

  Estate planning is not just about making sure that a person can pass down their property to their loved ones. Depending on a Texas resident’s situation, they may also want to consider using estate planning as a way to protect their own assets from their...

When people think of an estate plan, the terms will and trust may come to mind. While those documents are certainly part of an estate plan, they are not the only ones to consider including. Will and trust A will specifies a person’s wishes for how their assets are...

A person can create a will that outlines their wishes for how their property is managed after their death. The probate process is the procedure through which a deceased person's estate is settled and their assets are distributed to beneficiaries. If the deceased...

By now, you hopefully know how important it is to set up an estate plan, no matter your age, occupation or health status. Having an estate plan in place gives you and your loved ones security and peace of mind. You know that if something happens to you, your estate...

As you begin the estate planning process, you should know that you have many tools at your disposal in addition to a standard will. For example, you may consider a revocable trust to transfer your assets to your loved ones after you are gone. A revocable trust is...

The possibility that you’ll need long-term care at some point in your life is significant. In fact, some studies show that about 70% of all people over the age of 65 will need some sort of long-term care in their lifetime, and 20% will need that care to last longer...

You’ve decided to create an estate plan, which is a great choice. Your estate plan may include various items, such as a will, trust, power of attorney or guardianship documents. What you need as part of your estate plan depends on your specific situation. Once you...

With kids come new responsibilities. Some are obvious, like getting a car seat and baby proofing your home, but other new responsibilities are not as obvious. One of those responsibilities is updating your estate plan. Guardianship The first responsibility is making...