Our team of Estate Planning Attorneys has decades of experience creating custom Estate Plans for clients from all walks of life. They share their knowledge and real-world experience in these posts to help current and prospective clients get the information they need to make important decisions about their future. Follow our blog to stay informed of your options for protecting your assets and your family.
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Choosing a Trustee for Your Living Trust Who Will Be Up for the JobAdministering a Trust is a complicated job that can go on for years. When selecting your Trustee, make sure they are willing and prepared to do the job.
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You Need an Estate Plan Even if You Don’t Have a Lot of MoneyEven if you don’t have money or property, you should work with an estate planning attorney to protect what you do have, including your health and your children.
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How to Write a Holographic Will—and Why it’s Not the Best Way to Leave a LegacyHandwritten Wills are recognized in Texas and Arkansas, but they are not the best way to make sure your instructions are followed after you are gone.
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Is a Texas Dynasty Trust Right for Your Family?A law passed in 2021 lifts the old limits on when a Trust must terminate, allowing Texans to create Trusts that benefit their family for several generations.
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Retirement Accounts as Part of an Estate PlanIf you have significant assets in retirement accounts, you should plan a way for your heirs to inherit them without overpaying income tax. We offer some tips here.
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How to Avoid Being a Burden to Your Kids When You DieWith a little planning, you can free your children from many of the burdens that come when parents die. We offer tips for making your passing easier for your kids.
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Tips for Cleaning Out Your Parents’ House After Their DeathIf your parent’s death left behind a houseful, we offer some tips for cleaning it out. We also have advice on how to avoid this problem for your children.
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Our Estate Planning Team Helps Farmers and Ranchers Protect Their Life’s Work & LegacyIf you own a farm or ranch in Texas or Arkansas, you need specialized Estate Planning to protect it from a myriad of threats. Learn how our legal team can help.
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How to Make Sure Your Estate Plan Will Stand Up to Challenges and Unforeseen CircumstancesWill your Estate Plan hold up against unforeseen problems and potential legal challenges? Don’t wait until it’s too late to find out. Schedule a review today.
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Do You Need a Trust to Ensure That Your Pets Are Cared for in Your Absence?If you consider your pet to be a part of the family, you might want to include a Pet Trust in your Estate Plan. We explain what these are and when you need one.