FAQs About Trusts
When clients ask whether a trust might be right for them, one of the first things we talk about is what actually makes a trust valid under Texas…
A spendthrift trust is a powerful estate planning tool that can help safeguard inheritances for beneficiaries who may be prone to poor financial decisions. Whether due to immaturity,…
Lawyers use a lot words when talking about trusts, often assuming that everyone knows their meaning. But in speaking to clients and friends, I realized that many…
Planning for Special Circumstances
If you are a parent of young children, getting your estate plans in order can help you ensure that your minor children will be protected in the…
A couple of weeks ago, I explained that probate recently got more private in Texas. In the past an estate’s representative was required to file an…
Whether a Settlor, the person who creates a trust, can revoke or modify it depends on if the trust is irrevocable or revocable. According to Section 112.051…
I read a book recently called The Middle Place. It’s a beautiful and touching memoir written by Kelly Corrigan, a young mother with…
On average more than 6 million car accidents occur in the United States each year. Of those, about 40,000 are fatalities. Contrast…
In The Wall Street Journal’s Financial Guidebook for New Parents, the book’s author, Stacey L Bradford, explains why parents should consider setting up…