Reaping the benefits of an inheritance is not a sure thing. Receiving the proceeds or assets of an estate requires preparation. There are several ways to help your children plan so they have the opportunity of receiving the maximum benefits from their inheritances....
Many Dallas area residents understand the importance of estate planning and have had a will created. The will is full of valuable information that their heirs will need upon their death. But sometimes when a parent dies their children cannot find their will. So what...
When creating a will, individuals in Texas and elsewhere will consider all the details that will go into the document. Specifically, his or her wishes when it comes to their property and who will own it after their passing. A will is one estate planning tool that is...
Estate planning is a good way for a Texas resident to take control of how and to whom their end-of-life estate is distributed. Through their estate plan, a person can decide which loved ones will receive their property and in what quantities. An individual can provide...
Estate planning can oftentimes seem like a mysterious process to Texas residents. After all, for starters, most people equate estate planning with death, which can obviously be uncomfortable. However, for most people there is much more to consider when it comes to...
There are many things to consider when planning an estate. Along with basic estate planning documents such as a will, a power of attorney and advanced directives, estate planners in Texas will often consider the ways in which they wish to provide for their loved ones...
Baby Boomers are nearing or at retirement, and many are starting to think about what they want to happen to their assets after they pass. For this reason, many in the Fort Worth area, including Bedford, may start to think about estate planning. However, when executing...
Families in Texas come in all shapes and sizes these days. It is not unusual for a person with children from a previous relationship to remarry. Other times, a person has no children but is married, divorces and remarries. Blended families are becoming increasingly...
Many couples in Texas choose to live together without going through a formal wedding. Some of these couples even choose to have children. These relationships often last for many years and do not end until one of the parties dies. A common question asked by persons in...
Intestate succession is the set of laws that explain what happens to a person’s estate when they die without a will or other testamentary plan. In Texas, as in other jurisdictions around the country, intestate succession is based on familial relationships and...
