Planning for the future is something that many people in Texas put off until it's too late. Estate planning via wills and trusts is important to take care of, especially if you want to make sure your family will be provided for when you're gone. Although will and...

Estate planning consists of legal terms that are often difficult for non-professionals to understand. Anyone who owns property and valuables in Texas should know the similarities and differences of estate planning, wills and trusts. Will A will, also known as a last...

Estate planning is an important part of strategizing for your financial future. This process is necessary as you acquire more assets, but estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Everyone should have an estate plan in place to protect their loved ones after they...

It's important to include every valuable asset into your estate plan, which includes public or private property and all of the contents inside. If you own multiple properties in Texas, the process could become complicated, so familiarize yourself with the potential...

Insurance is an important asset to have as you build or prepare an estate. What the insured in Texas face, however, are taxable annuity withdrawals. Without something in place to shelter your payouts from taxes, you’re exposed to the full extent of the tax law. The...

Texas allows you to assign a corporate fiduciary for your estate plan or trust. There are many reasons why you may decide a corporate fiduciary is best. You might not have a young, healthy and responsible person whom you can choose. Carefully weigh the pros and cons...

Most Texas adults have some family members and some assets that are important to them. However, many people avoid the topic of estate planning because they don’t think it applies to them. Even if your financial portfolio is modest or uncomplicated, you should still do...

Estate planning in Texas can seem intimidating, especially since you won't be around to see how it all plays out. This is where establishing a trustee to manage your estate can give you some peace of mind. Trustees will act in your best interest to carry out your...

Estate planning is important for everyone in Texas, regardless of the size of your estate. The basic goal of any estate plan is to dictate how you would like your assets to be handled should you pass away or become incapacitated. With careful planning, you can also do...

When you're part of a big Texas family, making every child feel equally loved is probably important to you. While you're creating your estate plan, it might make sense for you to leave each child an equal portion of your estate. However, dividing your estate between...