After the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, heirs and beneficiaries can have a clear understanding of what assets and property they can expect to inherit. This is due to a carefully crafted estate plan that properly addresses all aspects of transitioning her complex...
Estate Planning
What happens without proper estate planning?
Planning for the future is not always an easy task, and people often put off this endeavor because they assume it is not important or pressing for their specific situation. Texas adults may presume that they have time to create an estate plan, but due to the...
Estate planning mistakes to avoid
When creating a legal and financial plan, it is important to focus on decisions that will make sense long-term. Estate planning decisions have the potential to impact Texas loved ones, as well as one’s ability to control medical decisions for himself or herself. In...
Planning for contingencies with a strong estate plan
Planning for the future is a deeply personal process, and many aspects of creating a long-term strategy involves deciding what one wants to happen in the event of death or incapacitation. In many ways, creating an estate plan is planning for contingencies, but it also...
Essential elements in a complete estate plan
Planning for the future is a critical step for Texas adults of all ages and income levels, regardless of their health or the size of their estates. While every estate plan will be unique, there are certain elements that should be considered as critical aspects of any...
Who should be the executor of your estate?
One of the most difficult aspects of planning for the future is making decisions about what should happen after you pass away. While this can be a difficult thing to consider, you have the right to have the final say over various aspects of what happens to your...
What happens during the process of settling an estate?
After the death of a loved one, family members left behind will have the responsibility of settling his or her estate. The person designated to oversee this potentially complex process is the executor, often named specifically in the decedent’s will. This is an...
Create special needs estate plans that work long-term
No one can accurately predict the future, but it is possible to create an estate plan that will provide one with the chance to look at his or her long-term interests with confidence. When navigating the process of creating a comprehensive estate planning strategy that...
Minimize electronic complications during estate planning
The process of settling the estate of a loved one can be a difficult and emotionally challenging endeavor for a Texas family. This process can be even more complicated if the documents and information left behind is confusing or contradictory. This can lead to a...
What should all adults know about estate planning?
Planning for the future often means deciding what will happen with one’s property after death and what types of medical care one could need in case of incapacitation. It can be difficult to consider these things, and Texas adults often delay the estate planning...