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Whether it is your child’s spouse or a future in-law, divorce can open a door to your family’s assets, especially if protections are not set up early. Many families assume that wealth passed through inheritance is automatically safe. Unfortunately, that is not always...
One of the critical tasks that an estate plan accomplishes is ensuring that your assets are passed down to your loved ones in accordance with your wishes. This is sometimes done through a will, but there’s another option that provides you with considerable control and...
Becoming a homeowner is a major milestone. And, as is the case with most monumental milestones in life, it should serve as genuine inspiration to either create or update your estate plan. Whether you’ve bought your first home or upgraded to a new one, real estate is...
Preserving resources and maximizing what people inherit are often top priorities during the estate planning process. Those who have enjoyed financial success during their lives usually want to share that good fortune with their loved ones. They don't want outside...
People who are creating an estate plan often want to ensure that future generations in their family are taken care of. One option for doing this is by establishing a trust, but it’s critical to choose the proper type. A dynasty trust is meant to provide the creator...
People who create an estate plan have several options that they can use to pass assets to their beneficiaries. One of these is to set up trusts and fund them so the trustee of the trust can pass the assets to the beneficiaries. Some trusts are irrevocable, which...
You may already be familiar with the many benefits of having a revocable living trust. It’s often one of the key documents in an estate plan. You can place titled assets like your home, car, boat and bank accounts in a revocable living trust that you control while...
Your primary residence is often your most valuable asset. It’s important to think carefully about who you want to inherit this asset once you pass away. Careful estate planning ensures it passes to the right person while minimizing legal hurdles. In Texas, you have...
People who start or take over successful businesses have many responsibilities. One of their obligations is the preservation of the company for future generations of owners and for the long-term well-being of employees. The structure of the business and ownership...
You've worked hard to build your business, but have you thought about what might happen if something unexpected occurs? Without a proper estate plan, your company could be left in a legal limbo burdened by tax liabilities or even forced liquidation. A well-structured...