Congress recently passed sweeping legislation, which includes many changes to tax policy, spending, and entitlement programs. One of the most significant changes for estate planning is an increase in…
Most clients I work with voice concern about the amount of federal estate taxes that their families will have to pay after their death. They have heard…
Texas is one of 12 states that have an income cap to qualify for Medicaid long-term care. That means some people who need nursing home care have too…
When someone dies without a Will in Texas, siblings inherit only if a spouse, descendants, or parents do not survive the deceased person. When there is a…
Many people assume they can make simple handwritten changes to a typed Will—cross out a name, add a line, initial the change, and be done. But under Texas…
Attorney Rania Combs explains how to design a spendthrift trust for beneficiaries if asset protection is your goal.
As someone who helps people plan their end-of-life wishes, I often discuss advance directives with clients to prepare for situations when they can’t speak for themselves and loved…
If you are a parent of a child with special needs, a special needs trust (SNT) should be an essential part of your estate planning. Without one, leaving…