Estate Planning

There are several components of estate planning that you need to think about when determining what will happen to your assets after you die. While many people focus on their will, you may also want to think about adding one or more trusts to your broader plan. A trust...

Testamentary documents are often a cornerstone of modern estate plans. While people can include a host of different documents in their plans, one of the most the most important documents is the one that describes what will happen to their property and their dependent...

When making an estate plan, it’s important not to overlook anything. People sometimes neglect to consider just how complicated and useful and estate plan can be. They leave out key elements that could’ve helped them or their family. To help you avoid unfavorable...

It is easy for someone to tell themselves that they will put together an estate plan next month or next year. As a result, some people who haven't yet created a will or trust might die before they take decisive action on the matter. It is quite common for people in...

You can use different documents in your Texas estate plan to achieve different financial and personal goals. Wills and trusts are helpful when your main concern is ensuring the appropriate descent of your property. Powers of attorney can prove important for those...

Just like medical doctors, lawyers often specialize their practices to offer better services to their clients in one particular area. Someone recently arrested by the police will need a criminal law specialist, while those considering divorce will need a family law...

While we talk a lot about things such as wills and trusts when discussing estate planning, your estate plans should be relevant to your entire life. How do you plan to live in later years, and how will you finance your lifestyle? What are your preferences for health...

Once you have taken the step to create an estate plan, you should realize that you aren't done with the estate planning process. You will have to go through your estate plan periodically to ensure that your plan is up-to-date. In fact, you will also have to make sure...

Last week, we discussed a case that involved the heirs to comedians Abbot and Costello and a lost bid to seek damages from a play allegedly using the duo's material. This week, another estate case is making headlines with regard to creative material, but the author of...