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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The Uniform Prudent Investor Act (UPIA)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.
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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.
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College ChaosIn Texas, a child 18 years of age or older is considered an adult. Without having certain estate planning documents in place for them, you have no legal rights.
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2015 Estate, Gift & Generation-Skipping Tax Exemptions & RatesTax 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.
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4 Reasons for a Revocable Living TrustA person who sets up a Revocable Trust reserves the right to revoke, amend, terminate, or change the trust. See how this trust could work for you.
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Perfect Asset Protection - The Benefits of a Lifetime TrustA lifetime trust can create perfect asset protection for your beneficiaries. We recommend this option if the beneficiaries of the trust are children.
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The Basics of Beneficiaries: What Every Texan Should KnowWho gets your life insurance and 401(k) when you die? See how Texas beneficiary designations work, why they override your will, and what divorce changes.
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Choosing the Right Estate Planning Attorney in Texas: 6 Essential Questions | The Ashmore Law FirmChoosing a Texas estate planning attorney? Here are 6 questions that ensure your plan—and your family—are in trusted hands with Ashmore Law.
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The 5 MUST HAVE Incapacity Planning DocumentsEstate Planning does not only encompass death-time planning, but also disability or incapacity during life. It is important to have these 5 important documents.
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Estate Planning 101Protect what you've worked so hard for. The estate planning process is not as complicated as some think. We hope this infographic helps explain the basics...
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Do I Really Need a Will? The Story of Ken and MarshaTo help you further understand how community property and separate property work in an estate plan, we'd like to share the story of Ken and Marsha.
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Estate Planning: Community Property Vs. Separate PropertyOnce you understand the basics of estate planning and common assets, next comes determining which assets are community property and which are separate property.