Estate Planning Blog
This blog, which is regularly updated by our estate planning attorneys, strives to keep our clients & potential clients informed, engaged, & connected to the latest news, trends, & current events.
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How Estate Planning Can Ease Worries During COVID-19 Having an estate plan in place can ease your worries with COVID-19. During these uncertain times, everyone should have a plan in place and we can help. -
Has Your Wedding Been Impacted By COVID-19? Due to COVID-19, many venues are canceling or postponing weddings. We can help you through these uncertain times. -
The Importance of Estate Planning and Special Needs Children Problems could arise for Aretha Franklin's special needs son because she died intestate, meaning that she died without a Will. -
The Biggest Roadblock to Inheritance: Family Conflict A recent article put out by USA Today involved a poll of estate planning professionals on the biggest roadblock to inheritance…family conflict. -
3 Need-To-Know Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Changes There have been significant changes recently made to the Statutory Durable Power of Attorney. We will discuss the 3 most important changes. -
2nd Anniversary of Prince’s Death and Estate Still in Limbo As the 2nd anniversary of Prince's death approaches, the court battle over his estate continues and his heirs have not collected a cent. -
Modification of a Trust: Can you Lose your GST Exemption? The IRS recently issued a Private Letter Ruling where taxpayers were looking for clarification of interpretation on specific sections of an irrevocable trust. -
Who Gets The Remains? TX has strict laws as to who may authorize cremation and who has the legal right to control the remains. -
Estate Planning - Preparation for the Inevitable A recent article from the New York Times gives a perspective on why estate planning isn’t “death planning”, but instead it is preparation for the inevitable. -
2017 Estate Planning Resolutions Creating or updating your estate plan is a resolution you can’t afford to put off because of the financial & legal burdens that could be placed on your family. -
Giving Thanks During The Holidays Make the holidays a time to get your affairs in order, spend time with family and friends, and give thanks. -
It’s Coming: Estate Tax Changes Estate planning is a topic that affects everyone. Find out how the recent election could have an impact on your estate tax planning. -
Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin Didn't Have A Will Star Trek actor, Anton Yelchin died in a tragic accident last summer without a Will. His parents now have the task of trying to get control of his estate. -
Who'd Take Care of Your Children if Something Happens to You If you have minor children, having an estate plan in place is a must! There are two important estate planning pieces to have in order to protect your children. -
The Uniform Prudent Investor Act The Uniform Prudent Investor Act has had several variations over the years, therefore, it's always important to keep abreast of statutory changes & case law. -
Can Winning the Powerball Cause Legal Problems? You dream of what you would buy if you were the Powerball winner, but did you ever think of the legal challenges you could possible face after you’ve won? -
What Happens to Your Online Accounts After You Die? It's important to know what happens to your digital assets when you die and consider a digital estate plan to protect those assets. -
College Chaos In Texas, a child over the age of 18 is considered an adult. Without having certain estate planning documents in place for them, you have no legal rights. -
Gun Trusts: Do You Need One? Gun trusts are designed to make the purchase, ownership, & transfer of federally regulated firearms easier. They can also prevent owners from violating laws. -
2015 Estate, Gift & Generation-Skipping Tax Exemptions Tax season is here! The estate & gift tax exemption has changed this year. Use the chart below to help you navigate through your estate tax planning for 2015.