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 enact…
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…
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…
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NB: This article was published on December 21, 2009 and contains information that may be outdated.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…
Choosing a Guardian, Estate Planning
From the time they are born, parents want the best for their children. We make sure that they get the right amount of food and sleep. We…
Medical Powers of Attorney and Directives
A living will, or directive to physicians, is a document that allows you to instruct your physicians not to use artificial methods to extend your life in…
If you are an unmarried person who dies without a valid Texas Will, the Texas intestacy statutes will determine how your property will be divided. …