Houston, TX
Estate planning Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more
The primary incentive for leaving behind a Will is to avoid letting someone else (the State) decide how your assets are distributed. Last Will and Testament Basics A Last Will and Testament is a legal...
See Full GuideThese gifts will be made first (after all estate debts are paid) so keep that in mind when deciding what to gift beneficiaries and/or the value of those gifts. Do You Want to Make Any Specific Bequest...
See Full GuideEstate liquidity refers to the immediate availability of an asset’s value. A simple illustration can explain the concept. Imagine that your car ran out of gas on the highway and two motorists stopped ...
See Full GuideAlthough a trust can accomplish the distribution of all your estate assets after your death, the reality is that some assets will remain outside of the trust at the time of your death. Do I Need a Las...
See Full GuideHaving a comprehensive estate plan in place is essential for all adults. This is true regardless of the value of your estate or your age. If you have an estate plan in place you are ahead of the major...
See Full GuideFor most people, the foundation of an estate plan is their Last Will and Testament. Whether you plan to add additional components to your estate plan in the future or not, you should at least have a W...
See Full GuideIn a Will, a no contest clause effectively disinherits any beneficiary who tries to contest the Will....
See Full GuideIt’s always important to have a plan. This is particularly true in estate planning. Did you know if you die without a Will (intestate), your state law dictates who gets your property and makes decisio...
See Full GuideIf you recently suffered the loss of someone close to you, the last thing on your mind is probably the practical and legal implications of your loved one’s death. Make decisions about the handling of ...
See Full GuideAfter a Last Will and Testament, a trust is one of the most commonly used estate planning tools. In fact, many people elect to use a trust as their primary instrument for the distribution of their est...
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