In Texas estate planning, we have what’s called a “Lady Bird Deed” (also called an “enhanced life estate deed”). It’s a way to transfer property to another individual outside of probate while retaining a life … Read more
Estate planning is a curious thing. It’s sort of like a dreaded household chore think of taking out the garbage. You may put off taking out the garbage until the bin is full, then see … Read more
It’s smart to have a life insurance policy to help your family in the event that you pass away suddenly. It can help keep your family in your home and pay for college tuition. One … Read more
Doesn’t that sound great! Every year there are thousands of Texans that decide to start their own businesses. Some have an easier time than others. Here are some things to keep in mind to help … Read more
Kids in Austin and throughout Texas are heading back to school. While many parents welcome a vacation from the summer vacation, preparing for the first day of school each year takes significant effort, time, and … Read more
There are a lot of myths floating out there about wills, trusts, and probate. By the way, what IS probate? Read on to learn more. #1. I don’t need a will. I am married, and … Read more
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on same sex marriage has generated a great deal of discussion about the subject. Questions have been asked such as: “What constitutes a marriage?”, “What makes a marriage legal?”, … Read more
Sorting out the late Robin Williams’ estate is proving to be difficult for members of the beloved comedian’s family. His widow Susan Schneider Williams and his children from two previous marriages are at a disagreement … Read more
Melvin Dummar was at the center of a story about a contested will.? This story was played out on the front pages of newspapers all over the country, in 1976. In this story, the decedent … Read more
The 2013 book “Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune,” was a #1 New York Times bestseller in the fall of 2013. It is the story … Read more
Are you prepared if the unthinkable happens to your spouse? Charlotte Fox, author of “And Then There Was One: A Comprehensive Workbook Guide for End-Of Life Preparedness and Transitioning After the Loss of a Loved … Read more
Until the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules that Texas’ same sex marriage ban is unconstitutional, same sex couples living in the Lone Star state are left in legal limbo. Even couples married in … Read more