Estate Planning

Most people have heard stories of fights erupting among heirs after a loved one dies. As you prepare your estate plan, you may hope that your family will have a different story, but if you want to ensure that your family does not fight, it helps to know why families...

The estate planning process helps ensure that after your death, your family and the probate court will follow your wishes for asset distribution. While it is a good idea for all people, regardless of age or socioeconomic status, to establish an estate plan in advance,...

When you discuss estate planning with your family, it is easy to imagine you talking about what property you wish to pass down. The house, the car and any wealth you have are high up on the list of things you need to handle. However, there are several types of assets...

Many people in Texas delay or avoid estate planning, but doing so is never a good idea. Some cite similar reasons for not putting an estate plan together, and not having children is a common one. However, there are several key reasons having an estate plan benefits...

Trusts are an essential part of estate planning used to protect your plans for your assets after you die. They allow a trustee to hold and distribute your property for the benefit of another person. Consider the four main categories and some of the types of trusts...

When planning your estate, you can choose the type of care you may want if you can no longer decide for yourself. Likewise, you can select the type of facility you may want to move to if you require around-the-clock care. You do not have to wait until something...

Bitcoin introduced the first cryptocurrency in 2009. About 21% of American adults are or were cryptocurrency owners. While cryptocurrency has become more mainstream, states are still wrestling with legal issues involving the currency. Many wonder what will happen to...

While people of all ages should think about their estate plan, it becomes even more critical as a person ages. Having a conversation about estate planning is difficult, particularly when you want to share the conversation with your parents. However, having a...

When someone creates an estate plan or related documents such as a will, it is important for the person to have a clear, unbiased frame of mind. To that end, it is important to keep an eye out for the possibility of undue influence. What exactly is it, and how does it...

When it comes to an estate plan, many people think of older, wealthier people with many assets and property. That concept may factor into while only 33% of American adults have a living trust or will, according to Caring.com. An estate plan actually involves putting...