Probate Explained
Jul 16, 2021When someone dies, that individual leaves behind an estate that consists of all assets owned by the decedent at the time of death. Probate is the legal process by which those assets are ultimately tra...
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5 Reasons to Execute a Will
Jul 16, 2021Executing a Will ensures that the State of Texas will not determine what happens to your estate assets after you are gone. To Prevent the State from Deciding What Happens to Your Assets Executing a Wi...
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Jul 16, 2021Probate is the name given to the legal process that eventually transfers those assets to the new owners. What Is Probate? Most people leave behind an estate when they die. That estate consists of all...
See Full GuideWhy Might I Need a Living Trust?
Jul 16, 2021One thing that all trusts have in common is a Trustee who is appointed by the Settlor. A Trustee is responsible for managing and investing trust assets while overseeing the administration of the trus...
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Jul 16, 2021What Is a Living Trust? A trust is a relationship whereby property is held by one party for the benefit of another. A Settlor (also referred to as a "Grantor" or "Trustor") transfers assets into the t...
See Full GuideEvery Estate Is Subject to the Federal Gift and Estate Tax
Jul 15, 2021The federal gift and estate tax is essentially a tax on the transfer of wealth. Every estate is potentially subject to the federal gift and estate tax; however, every taxpayer is also entitled to an e...
See Full Guide5 Things You Need to Know about Gift and Estate Taxes
Jul 15, 2021In addition to the Federal Estate Tax, many states have a State Estate or Inheritance Tax. State Estate and Inheritance Tax may apply at a much lower level than the federal tax. It may apply when a pe...
See Full GuideAre You Eligible for Veterans Pension?
Jul 15, 2021Veteran's pension program provides monthly benefit payments to certain wartime veterans with financial need, and their survivors. The veterans pension program is a needs-based benefit paid to a wartim...
See Full Guide5 Times You Need to Update Your Estate Plan
Jul 15, 2021In this legal guide, Houston estate planning attorney Steve Mendel talks about the importance of updating your estate plan. Marriage If you get married, you will probably want to include your new spou...
See Full GuideBusiness Succession Planning – Why You Need to Include It in Your Estate Plan
Jul 15, 2021As more Americans become entrepreneurs, they discover that wise business planning is essential to their success today and their financial security tomorrow. Why Is Business Succession Planning Necessa...
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