Real estate can take on different forms of ownership depending upon the number of parties and the unique circumstances involved. Understanding how your real estate is owned, or “titled,” is necessary because the title determines the extent of control you have over your real estate, how susceptible your property is to creditors, and what will happen […]
It is very important to regularly review and update all of your estate planning documents. However, your financial power of attorney, also known as a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney in Texas, is one document that should be reexamined more frequently than others. Revisiting your financial power of attorney will help ensure that the person you […]
Even if you are currently the picture of good health, you may suddenly become too ill to make healthcare decisions for yourself or become unconscious after an accident, needing someone to stand in your shoes to make medical decisions for you. A medical power of attorney is a crucial part of your estate plan that enables […]
Sweeping retirement changes were just signed into law that bring both positives (for savers) and potentially disastrous consequences (for heirs). The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law on December 20, 2019, ushering in the largest retirement planning bill since the Pension Protection Act of 2006. The SECURE Act has […]
After the 2018 passing of the legendary singer Aretha Franklin, her family and lawyer initially thought she had died without a will. But earlier this year, three handwritten wills — two from 2010 that were locked in a cabinet and one from 2014 that was hidden under a couch cushion — were found in Franklin’s home […]
According to the Pew Research Center, in 2017, there were 44.4 million foreign-born people living in the United States, 55% of whom were non-citizens As a result, there are many occasions when a non-citizen may be the beneficiary of the estate of a U.S. citizen, for example, if the non-citizen immigrant married a U.S. citizen. There […]
Are you feeling bogged down in a swamp of clutter, deadlines, and incomplete tasks? As we draw closer to the end of the year, make it your goal to do a few simple things over the course of a day or two that will result in increased productivity and peace of mind for 2020. Clean Up […]
Everyone needs estate planning. Regardless of your age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, properly protecting your future and your loved ones requires a plan. For LGBTQ couples, there are a few things you should consider when thinking about crafting an estate plan. Each couple is unique, and it is our goal to ensure that your personal […]
