Choosing a Guardian
NB: This post is part of a series discussing factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can read all these posts…
Questions About Estate Tax
Most estate planners never expected Congress to let federal estate tax expire. And when it did, most expected Congress to quickly…
Many people delay having a estate plans drafted because they have difficulty selecting a guardian for their children. It’s a huge decision. After all, the person you…
The Risk of DIY Planning
LegalZoom advertises itself as a cheaper alternative to an attorney. And many forgo professional advice because they are lured by the lower costs and believe the document…
Planning for Special Circumstances
According to a recent Pew Research Study, about 75 percent of all Americans conduct online activities. For adults between the ages of 18 and 44, that…
On average more than 6 million car accidents occur in the United States each year. Of those, about 40,000 are fatalities. Contrast…
How Property Distributed When Someone Dies Without A Will
If you are an unmarried person who dies without a Will in Texas, the Texas intestacy statutes will dictate how and to whom your assets will…
NB: This article was published on December 21, 2009 and contains information that may be outdated. For current information regarding the estate tax, read: Estate Tax Certainty…For Now. What is…