Your estate plan is your legacy. Regardless of how carefully composed and crafted, and how many provisions it includes, it’s a living document which will need regular maintenance. Your assets, family, and goals will grow and shift over time, so…
You often hear about California being a community property state, affecting individuals during divorce and death. However, Texas also recognizes community property, making it one of nine states to do so, along with Arizona, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington,…
When a loved one passes away, you may find yourself facing a will contest, where one or more family members are disputing the division of property. Will contests and other estate administration disputes can often be complex, and there’s no…
According to a recent Gallup poll, just less than half of Americans have a will, with the results not budging all that much since 1990. Those Americans aged 65 and older are more likely to have a will, with approximately…
When creating your estate plan, you trust that the people you choose to manage your last will and testament and any trusts or powers of attorney will do so with your best interest in mind. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen….
When you have a large, complex estate, you may have many worries on your list – from having the right legal documents in place to who to appoint as an executor. But what about inheritance hijacking? This may not have…
