Ancillary Probate Texas
Texas Probate Law Website In Texas, ancillary probate is necessary in a situation where the decedent owned assets in a state other than Texas. For example, if the decedent owned a vacation home in Florida … Read more
Estate Planning
Ladybird Deed
Ladybird Deed Texas You can use a Ladybird Deed or enhanced life estate deed to transfer a remainder interest to beneficiaries without the necessity of probate. What makes it different from other deeds is that … Read more
Top Three Reasons NOT to Use Online Legal Services for Estate Planning
DIY legal websites, like Legal Zoom and Rocket Lawyer, are attractive to consumers for two major reasons: they’re low-priced and convenient. These perceptions, although perhaps true in the near-term, often come at a serious cost … Read more
Estate Planning: A New Year’s Gift to Last a Lifetime
2019 is officially upon us. If you’re like most people, the beginning of a new year is a time to contemplate what changes might make your life more simple, manageable, or easy to enjoy. For … Read more
Give the Gift of Planning
With the holiday season approaching quickly, your mind is likely becoming more and more occupied by the pesky thought: “What gifts should I buy for my loved ones?” Indeed, this question is never easy to … Read more
Happy New Year!
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? If so, have you kept it so far? Really? According to the Huffington Post, only 8% of folks actually keep their New Year’s resolutions, so if … Read more
Avoiding Probate with an Enhanced Life Estate or “Lady Bird” Deed
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
Update Your Statutory Durable Power of Attorney
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
ILIT: Decreasing Your Taxable Estate with an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
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
Preparing for Back to School and Your Children’s Future
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
Top 5 Estate Planning Myths
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