Think Your Spouse Gets the House? The Tax Implications You Should Know
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Event Schedule
12:15 – 12:30 PM: Presentation
12:30 – 12:40 PM: Open Question Forum
12:40 – 12:45 PM: Wrap Up
- Why your spouse may not automatically inherit the house in Texas — and the legal rules that determine who actually gets it.
- Understand how community property and separate property laws impact what your spouse is entitled to.
- Learn the key tax implications that can affect your home when one spouse passes away, including capital gains and step-up in basis issues.
- Find out how wills, living trusts, and beneficiary designations can change the outcome — for better or worse.
- See how blended families, prior marriages, and stepchildren can affect who inherits the home.
- Discover how to make sure your spouse is fully protected from court delays, disputes, or surprise co-ownership with other heirs.
- Walk away with clear steps to safeguard your home, reduce tax exposure, and ensure your wishes are honored under Texas law.
Meet Our Estate Planning Attorneys
Our unique background allows us to provide insightful guidance in matters of estate planning, trust & probate administration, and long-term care planning.
Pamela Hailey-Petty
One of the most important things to Pamela is family and she takes the time to help her clients protect what they have built over their lifetime.
Her goal is to ensure that she and her team are helping them achieve their estate planning goals.
Sharissa Baeza
Sharrissa was raised in Central Texas and earned her Law Degree from South Texas College of Law Houston.
She then gained experience in the Estate Planning and Probate Clinics, offering pro bono services to individuals and families within the community.
