Amendments to the Texas Property Code appear to create a back door to create a self-settled asset protection trust in Texas.
I get a lot of calls and emails from individuals interested in protecting their assets. Some ask whether it would be beneficial to create an asset protection…
North Carolina’s laws provide a safeguard for surviving spouses. Under North Carolina law, a spouse can claim a certain share of your estate when you die, regardless of…
I received a note from a concerned wife. Her husband had purchased the home in which they resided two years before they were married. Throughout their marriage,…
A durable power of attorney is a written document that authorizes another person, known as an agent, to engage in specified business, financial and legal transactions on…
Having a will is important for every adult, but especially so if you are part of a blended family. Without a will, your assets will…
“I don’t plan to die next week,” my clients often tell me. They convince themselves there is no urgency in completing or finalizing their estate plans. The truth is…
Attorney Rania Combs explains how to design a spendthrift trust for beneficiaries if asset protection is your goal.