Estate Planning

A Family Limited Partnership (FLP) is a type of business structure in which families pool assets such as businesses, real estate or investments. It typically serves as a wealth transfer tool, but it can also be a good way to manage and protect family assets...

Estate taxes can take a significant portion of the assets you intend to leave your loved ones. The larger your estate, the greater the impact taxes can have. As such, it helps to do what you can to reduce the tax burden when the time comes. Texas does not have estate...

It can be challenging to ask someone, particularly someone you have a personal relationship with, to carry out the wishes in your will and other potentially complex duties. Thus, it's vital to know how to handle this conversation. Here is how you can ask someone to be...

When putting your affairs in order by creating or shoring up your estate plan, the many decisions you face can be overwhelming. It is easy to overlook some things -- especially items they don’t think of as traditional assets. Many people are surprised when they...

A well-crafted trust can offer numerous benefits to your legacy, including asset protection, tax efficiency and control over your estate, allowing you to specify how and when your beneficiaries will receive their inheritances. It also provides a smoother transition...

Successful professionals and those with family obligations often recognize that estate planning is important for them and their families. Some people take for granted that their loved ones can immediately inherit their property if they die. Inaccurate assumptions...

Although drafting your estate plan is a personal matter, if you are married, you need to discuss it with your spouse, as its provisions will affect them. But how can you hold the conversation effectively to ensure you are on the same page? Here are four tips that can...

Probably no one understands the concept of “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” better than a Texan. This is the state where the gentleman and wildcatter sit next to each other, having a drink and sharing tales. Hard-working Texans also understand the concept of...

If you have an estate that’s worth enough to trigger the federal estate tax, it’s crucial to take steps to reduce or even eliminate these taxes. They can take a big bite out of the assets you want your loved ones as well as charitable organizations to have after...

A financial power of attorney (POA) in Texas grants an agent the authority to manage the financial affairs of the POA’s creator. This is an important document to set in place as part of the estate planning process because an agent can care for a POA creator’s finances...