When Warren Buffett speaks, people listen—and not just about investing. Recently, the legendary CEO of Berkshire Hathaway shared some thought-provoking advice on estate planning that’s as practical as it is insightful. Buffett suggests that when … Read more
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, captivated audiences with her powerful voice and left an indelible … Read more
Leaving an inheritance is a significant financial decision that can impact both the giver and the receiver. While most people assume an inheritance is something passed down at the time of death, the truth is … Read more
With the influx of websites offering DIY legal services, it might be tempting to save some money and plan your estate by yourself. This, however, is probably not the best course of action. Determining how … Read more
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The New Year is a time for optimism, for making resolutions that will set you on the right foot for the next 12 months. As February rolls around, though, many of these resolutions … Read more
The “Sandwich Generation” is a unique group of adults roughly between the ages of 40 and 60 who find themselves caring for both their children and their aging parents. It can be difficult juggling multiple … Read more
Anne Heche was an Emmy award-winning actress–you may know her from such blockbuster hits as Donnie Brasco and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Sadly, Heche died unexpectedly in a car crash in August … Read more
Trusts have become an increasingly common estate planning vehicle to protect assets from costly probate court proceedings and potential tax consequences. In addition, trusts provide privacy and can be used to place assets beyond the … Read more
While not even the most know-it-all attorney can tell you what happens when you die, an experienced estate planning attorney can at least tell you what happens to your assets. Death will forever remain life’s … Read more
If you’re thinking about estate planning and have begun doing preliminary research, you have probably seen all different kinds of trusts mentioned in the literature. Trusts pop up over and over in articles about estate … Read more
If you have started working on your own estate plan, then you have heard about probate and non-probate assets. Your estate planning lawyer has probably given you advice on how to keep as much of … Read more
If you are planning a move to Texas or have recently arrived to the state, updating your estate plan is an important item to add to your to-do list. Legal requirements related to estate planning … Read more