By Carissa Peterson | Published August 21, 2023 | Posted in Estate Planning, Probate, Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Planning for the distribution of your assets upon your passing can seem a daunting task regardless of the size of your estate. However, planning for how those assets will be distributed, and ensuring your estate plan accounts for your desired distribution, is essential. In this article, we will discuss the importance of asset flow in Read More
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Read MoreIn July 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order aiming to limit the use of restrictive covenants in employment relationships. Opening with the premise that “a fair, open, and competitive marketplace has long been a cornerstone of the American economy, while excessive market concentration threatens basic economic liberties, democratic accountability, and the welfare of workers, Read More
Read MoreMore sophisticated estate planning may be appropriate for people that: have sufficient net worth to consider tax planning; own assets in more than one state or jurisdiction; highly prize privacy; have blended families, and/or have a history of family discord (“Complicating Factors”). In 2022, the net amount a person can have without paying estate tax Read More
Read MoreA common misconception is that estate planning is for the wealthy, with an abundance of assets, including retirement plans, life insurance and annuities. However, the truth is that everyone over the age of 18, regardless of wealth, socioeconomic class or marital status should have a basic estate plan designed for their specific and unique situation, Read More
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Read MoreResidential Real Estate: Lawyers, Title Companies, and Agents, Oh My! The evolution of the internet and rapid increase in access to information has changed the way we buy and sell homes. While real estate agents still serve a vital role in the process on both sides of the transaction, many buyers and sellers are Read More
Read MoreCOMMUNITY AND SEPARATE PROPERTY IN TEXAS: OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL Texas law characterizes property acquired by spouses either community or separate property when property is acquired, and this characterization has tremendous consequences. w defines a spouse’s “separate property” as: (1) property owned or claimed by the spouse before marriage; (2) property acquired during the marriage by Read More
Read MoreScams in Times of Disaster and Emergency While Texans are generally prepared for major weather-related disasters during hurricane season from June through October, occasionally a rogue weather event, such as an artic blast, sweeps across the state causing severe and unanticipated property damage to residential and commercial properties. As individuals and businesses begin the review, Read More
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