Questions About Estate Tax
If you have close relatives, like parents, who are citizens and residents of a foreign country, there is a chance you might receive a gift…
Intestacy, Wills
Attorney Rania Combs discusses the North Carolina Intestate Succession Act, which dictate how property is distributed when someone dies without a Will in North Carolina.
FAQs About Trusts, Trusts
Amendments to the Texas Property Code appear to create a back door to create a self-settled asset protection trust in Texas.
FAQs About Trusts
I get a lot of calls and emails from individuals interested in protecting their assets. Some ask whether it would be beneficial to create an asset protection…
Requirements of a Valid Will, Wills
Texas attorney Rania Combs discusses the statutory requirements of a valid holographic Will and a valid typewritten Will in Texas.
How Property Distributed When Someone Dies Without A Will
The law gives you the freedom to make a Will that distributes your property to the people you choose and in the proportion and manner you decide.
Probate
North Carolina’s laws provide a safeguard for surviving spouses. Under North Carolina law, a spouse can claim a certain share of your estate when you die, regardless of…
Estate Planning, FAQs About Estate Planning
I received a note from a concerned wife. Her husband had purchased the home in which they resided two years before they were married. Throughout their marriage,…
Financial Powers of Attorney
A durable power of attorney is a written document that authorizes another person, known as an agent, to engage in specified business, financial and legal transactions on…
The Complexities of Intestacy in Blended Families
Having a will is important for every adult, but especially so if you are part of a blended family. Without a will, your assets will…