When a loved one dies, it’s natural to want to lay him or her to rest in as peaceful and non-stressful a manner as possible. In the months following your family member’s death, especially if the decedent was your parent or grandparent, you might be involved in the...
If you’re thinking of joining the ranks of Texas business owners, you will first want to review state and federal laws that govern privately owned companies. A primary issue is taxes. Another is liability. When you register your company, it’s important to choose the...
As part of your Texas estate planning process, you may incorporate numerous legal documents into your portfolio. Most people sign a last will and testament, which might include naming an executor to administer your estate, as well as a list of assets and beneficiaries...
You might know numerous people in Texas who have already signed wills or other legal documents to protect their assets or to list instructions for their loved ones regarding end-of-life issues. If you were to compare their portfolios, you would undoubtedly find...
If you are ready to create a plan to protect your assets and provide instructions regarding your assets, you might have certain legal documents in mind, such as a last will and testament or a trust. If your adult children are younger and still growing your family with...
After working for years to acquire wealth and establish a strong presence in your chosen industry, it might be time for you to think about retirement or to consider that you may not always be here or be able to stay at the helm of your ship. You love your business. It...
A single status does not necessarily reflect someone's age. Many singles in Texas are in their 20s or 30s, while others are beyond 45, 55 or older and are unmarried. A question of whether to execute an estate plan, and particularly, whether to sign a will, is...
When you execute an estate plan in Texas, you might decide to use only the most basic documents. However, you might determine that a more complex plan is needed. If you're like many estate owners throughout the state, you might want to learn more about how to fund a...
You might recall people assigning labels to you since childhood, such as “Dreamer” or“Little Entrepreneur.” You may have rocked your piggy bank with revenue from your lemonade stands, backyard carnivals and grass-mowing jobs throughout elementary school and high...
Many Texas married couples or exclusively committed partners use the estate planning process to protect their assets in the event that one or the other of them should die. There are numerous types of documents that might fit a particular person’s needs and estate...