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What You Need to Know About Estate Planning and Taxation
Estate planning is not only about deciding who gets what. It also helps protect your assets from unnecessary taxes. A good plan can save your family money and stress. This guide covers what you need to know about estate planning and taxation, including strategies to reduce your tax burden and...
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How to Choose an Estate Planning Attorney in Texas
Choosing the right lawyer can make a big difference in how effective and stress-free your estate planning experience is. Whether you're creating your first plan or updating an old one, it's important to work with someone you trust. Here’s how to choose an estate planning attorney in Texas who can...
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Common Estate Planning Mistakes You Should Avoid
Estate planning can protect your family, but only if it’s done correctly. Many people make costly errors without realizing it. In this article, we cover the most common estate planning mistakes you should avoid, how to fix them, and why your plan should be reviewed regularly. Common Estate Planning Mistakes...
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How to Create an Estate Plan Step by Step
A clear estate plan gives you control, protects your family, and helps avoid legal problems down the road. This guide explains how to create an estate plan step by step. You’ll learn what documents you need, how to keep your plan current, and why working with a lawyer matters. How...
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Top Benefits of an Estate Plan You Should Know
Creating an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and your future. A good plan ensures your wishes are followed and can help your loved ones avoid stress and conflict. In this article, we cover the top benefits of an estate...
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What Is Estate Planning and Why Is It Important?
Planning ahead isn’t always easy, but it can make all the difference. Estate planning gives you control over your future, your family’s security, and how your assets are handled. Without a clear plan, Texas law will decide these matters for you. This blog explains what estate planning is, why it...
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Five Estate Planning Documents Every Texan Needs
When preparing an estate plan in Texas, having the right legal documents in place is essential. These five estate planning documents help protect your assets, ensure your wishes are honored, and reduce stress for your family. What Documents are Needed for Estate Planning Last Will and Testament Statutory Durable Power...
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What Happens If Someone Dies Without a Will in Texas
If you’re settling the estate of a deceased person who didn’t have a will, the family and loved ones often want to know what happens if someone dies without a will. In this situation, the distribution of the estate is governed by Texas intestacy laws, which determine who will inherit,...
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Do I Need a Trust?
Image by Ezequiel Octaviano from Pixabay Frequently, my clients ask, "Do I need a trust?" and wonder how to avoid probate. My answer is that it depends but there is a good chance that a trust is not what you need. There are times when a revocable living trust is...
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What Happens When There is No Will?
What happens when there is no will? If you fail to make a living will before you die, your estate will be distributed according to the Texas Law outlined in the Texas Estates Code. What Is Intestate Succession? Intestate succession refers to the process by which Texas law distributes a...
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How to Avoid Probate in Texas
If you’re wondering how to avoid probate in Texas, you’re not alone. While probate court here is often more affordable and efficient than in other states, many families still prefer to avoid it altogether. Why? Probate proceedings can delay the transfer of real property and personal property, create unnecessary stress,...
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How Cryptocurrency and NFTs Fit into Your Estate Plan
Five years ago, cryptocurrency was probably not on your radar. Today, it may be an important investment in your portfolio. You could even own some nonfungible tokens (NFTs), which are powered by the same blockchain-based technology. Despite the dizzying fluctuations in the value of these assets, you should ensure that...
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Planning for Your Digital Legacy
An estate plan often focuses on tangible property such as jewelry, artwork, money, and vehicles. However, in this age of technology, it is important to remember to include your digital assets. Digital assets consist of everything we own online. Because we spend more time on computers and smartphones than we...
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What is a Texas Medical Power of Attorney?
A Texas medical power of attorney is a document that allows a person to select someone else to make health decisions on their behalf. The principal can limit or give unrestricted powers to the agent to make any type of decision, including ending the principal’s life. Alternate agents may also...
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Trusted Advice on Wills for Houston Families
Planning your will is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your family's future is secure. With trusted legal advice on wills from your local Houston estate planning attorney, you can feel confident that your estate plan reflects your wishes and protects your loved ones. Questions...
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Life Estates in Texas Real Estate
What Is a Life Estate in Texas A life estate in Texas is a type of property ownership where one person (called the life tenant) is granted the right to use and possess a piece of real estate for the duration of their life. After the life tenant passes away,...
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Simple Steps of Probating A Properly Drafted Will in Texas
- A service offered for a FLAT FEE by Cynthia Fronterhouse FILING THE APPLICATION FOR PROBATE WITH ORIGINAL WILL When you lose a loved one, the original will is filed with the proper court. An application asking the court to appoint the executor listed in the will is filed with...
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Is your will valid?
Is your will valid? To make a valid Will in Texas, you must have legal capacity, testamentary capacity, testamentary intent and certain formalities must be followed. If a Will does not meet all of the requirements set forth by the statutes, it will be declared invalid, meaning that your estate...
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Who Will the Court Appoint as Guardian for Your Children?
If you die without a will that appoints a guardian for your children, it will be left up to the Court to decide. The Court will consider what is in the child’s best interest. It may not be who you would want appointed as your child’s guardian. When you are...
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Are You a Blended Family? What Happens to Your Property If You Die Without a Will?
If you have a blended family, your property may be distributed in ways that you do not intend. To show what happens, let’s assume Mommy Shark and Daddy Shark have one baby shark together. Daddy Shark had one baby shark from a previous marriage. When Daddy dies, he leaves behind...
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