Giving to a charitable organization is a way to leave a lasting legacy for the future. Whether you want to designate a gift to honor a loved one or further a specific cause or you simply want to help leave the world a better place, planning for charitable gifts as […]
Category: Estate Planning
Parents with young children know that they need some kind of legal document to designate a guardian/conservator to care for their children if something should happen to them. However, estate planning for parents of young children really should include several more components. No one wants to consider a future where […]
The more complicated your life gets, the more complex estate planning can be if you want to ensure your family is fully protected. A second marriage is one of those complicating factors, particularly when one or both spouses have children from prior relationships. Estate planning is not usually high on […]
To create the right estate plan to protect your property in the future, it is important to understand what you have and where it is. You also should have an understanding of what your assets are worth. A schedule of assets can provide all this critical information in one organized […]
What Happens to My Living Trust When I Am No Longer Living?
Many people in Texas work with an estate planning attorney to set up a revocable living trust to avoid probate. Others set up living trusts to provide care for loved ones with special needs or for other purposes. These trusts differ from testamentary trusts which only take effect after the […]