Being the executor of a person's estate is a big job that comes with great responsibility -- making sure the will is carried out according to its terms. Depending on the assets, debts and number of heirs, the probate process can take a long time and become very...
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Month: January 2013
Estate planning around the family business
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jan 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Many Houston business owners dream that their children will take over the family company when they retire or pass away. For some this dream can become a reality if a child is interested in the same line or work or the same industry, but for many it is more complicated...
Fiscal cliff deal extends estate tax exemption
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jan 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
There are a lot of details of the "fiscal cliff" budget deal that may be confusing to Texas readers, but many aspects of the bill will have a direct impact, particularly for those interested in long term financial planning.The big-ticket item that many in our industry...
Veterans continue to face long wait times for benefits
On Behalf of Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation | Jan 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Veterans in Texas and around the country are continuing to deal with extremely long delays in the Veteran's Administration process for evaluating benefits applications. At the end of the year, it was taking 262 days to process a claim on average, but many have waited...
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