How to prepare for future estate tax changes in Texas
While Texas currently boasts no inheritance taxes, the future remains uncertain. With potential changes looming, it's a great idea to be proactive in estate planning. Here are some tips for preparing for future estate tax changes in Texas. Understand the current laws...
As an executor, should you worry that people want you removed?
Being the executor (or personal representative, as it’s known in Texas) of an estate can be a thankless and difficult job. That is true whether you were designated by the deceased in their estate plan or appointed by a probate judge. You may have to deal with family...
What to look for in a guardian for your child
If you’re making an estate plan as a new parent, one of your major areas of focus may be on choosing a guardian for your child. If something unexpected happens, you want to know that someone is there to care for them. Perhaps this is even what spurred the estate...