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Estate Planning for Blended Families
Relationships can be complex in any situation, and bringing together two families with children is rarely easy. When a family becomes blended, it means dealing with your own family relations while introducing new parenting dynamics, and a whole new group of siblings....
What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Texas?
As of 2021, only 46% of Americans have a will. If you want to ensure your family is taken care of when you're gone, it's crucial to have a legal will and estate plan in place. A legal will is an official document that names the executor of your estate and inheritance...
How Much is Inheritance Tax in Texas? Complete Guide
If you are estate planning or thinking about starting to plan for your estate, you might be wondering how much inheritance tax is in Texas. Inheritance tax is imposed on the heirs of an estate when they inherit property. Luckily, Texas residents don’t need to worry...
What Are The Different Types of Trusts?
There are many reasons to establish a trust. People choose different types of trusts to plan ahead for the end of their life and also to help their heirs avoid probate. Avoiding probate court to access assets after your death is a key benefit of a trust. However, many...
5 Smart Ways to Plan For Estate and Inheritance Taxes
1. Learn the basics. You’ve already taken the first step in learning the difference between estate tax and inheritance tax - doing the research to see just how they might impact you and the loved ones you leave behind. Here is the difference between the two. Estate...
9 Tips For Your Estate Planning Checklist
An estate planning checklist is a great starting point when you’re trying to put together a well-thought-through and comprehensive estate plan to protect your heirs in case of death or disability. Remember: the main estate planning goal is to protect both you and your...
Do I Need A Will in Texas?
Do I Need A Will in Texas? Who Needs A Will (And When) Will planning is not high on anyone’s list of favorite things to do: few of us enjoy thinking about our deaths and much less planning for them. But this is one of the single most important things we can do for our...
What is a Lady Bird Deed in Texas?
Throughout the process of your Texas estate, you’ll find yourself wondering what the best will, trust, and deed options might be for your situation. It’s important to make sure the right assets are set up to be transferred to the right people, and in a timely fashion,...
Medicaid Asset Protection in Texas
As you enter the later stages of life, it’s important to think about how you might prepare for the possibility of assisted living and long-term care services. It’s the reality for over one million Americans, and the CDC expects nearly 27 million people will rely on...
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