Texas attorney Rania Combs discusses the statutory requirements of a valid holographic Will and a valid typewritten Will in Texas.
If you die without a Will in Texas, referred to as dying intestate, your property will pass according to the Texas intestacy laws – a strict legal…
North Carolina attorney Rania Combs discusses the statutory requirements of valid Wills in North Carolina.
When I suggest Crummey Trusts to clients, I often get a confused reaction: “Why would I want a crummy trust?” they ask. Despite the misleading name, Crummey…
IIn Texas, minor orphans who have reached the “age of discretion”—typically 12 years old or older—have the legal ability to appoint their own guardian. This law provides…
Under federal tax law, the person making a gift (the donor) is responsible for any federal gift tax due—not the recipient (donee). The gift’s recipient (the donee) does…
Imagine walking through a serene forest with sunlight filtering through the trees. Instead of rows of headstones and manicured lawns found in traditional cemeteries, where concrete vaults and metal…
The IRS released the final regulations to the SECURE Act on July 18, 2024. Although regulations mostly mirror the 2022 proposed regulations, they include some clarifications and changes.