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Articles and guides to help you understand your options for protecting your family and your assets in Texas and North Carolina.
One factor that often motivates people to choose a revocable trust over a Will is privacy. Assets held in a trust pass to beneficiaries without going through probate, which means there’s no public filing of
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For most Americans, federal estate taxes will never be a concern. Under current law, the federal estate tax exemption is $15 million per person in 2026. For married couples, that means up to $30 million
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The document that is often most difficult for my clients to sign is what many people call a living will. It’s known by different names in different states. For example, in Texas, it’s called a
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Many people may assume that if they are married and die without a Will in Texas, their surviving spouse will inherit their entire estate. You might be surprised to learn that this is not always
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Texas is one of a growing number of states that allow owners of real estate to transfer property to their beneficiaries outside the probate process by creating a Texas Transfer on Death Deed. The deed
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When a person dies without a valid will, their estate is distributed according to North Carolina intestacy laws. Below are answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about intestate succession in North Carolina. What Is Intestacy
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Serving as an executor is an important responsibility. You are legally required to protect estate assets, follow the terms of the will, pay debts and taxes, and distribute property fairly. Understanding the process early can
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One of the first decisions you’ll make when creating an estate plan is whether to rely on a will or a revocable living trust. There’s no correct answer. The right choice for you depends on
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Before this year, bypass trusts were necessary to preserve a deceased spouse’s federal estate tax exemption. This is no longer the case. Under the new estate tax rules, a deceased spouse’s estate tax exemption is
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Planning for the future is never simple. When you are raising a child with special needs, it carries an extra layer of care, responsibility, and emotion. Many parents worry about what will happen if they
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- Estate Planning121
- Wills59
- Probate and Estate Administration45
- Powers of Attorney45
- Intestacy34
- Gift and Estate Tax32
- Trusts26
- Newsworthy25
- Choosing a Guardian24
- Wacky Wills22
- Odds and Ends17
- The Risk of DIY Planning16
- Special Needs Trusts13
- Transfer on Death Deeds12
- Retirement and End of Life Planning12
- Incapacity11
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