Estate Planning

Estate planning can sometimes feel like doom and gloom; after all, most people do not particularly like discussing issues around death and mortality. Planning what will happen at the end of life and after death can also feel overwhelming for many. As such, it can be...

Estate planning is often far from the minds of most people going through a divorce. However, the reality is that adjusting estate plans can be an important step to securing one’s financial future as a newly single individual. Following a change in marital status, it...

It can be intimidating to talk about the future, especially when it means considering your own mortality and what will happen after you pass away. Many people avoid these difficult considerations, avoiding the estate planning process, as they believe it is unnecessary...

A growing number of people hold crypto assets, such as cryptocurrency and NFTs, as part of their overall portfolio. The security protocols behind these assets are often a selling point for owners, but they can come with a downside. If the owner dies without recording...

It may come as no surprise that creating a thorough strategy for your future can prove beneficial in a variety of ways. The estate planning process could help you prepare for a multitude of possibilities and prove you with much needed peace of mind. It can also help...

Naming an executor is among the most important decisions individuals make when preparing estate plans. Executors will do all legal tasks necessary to execute a will. They must be prepared to conduct all this work professionally, respecting the fiduciary duty they have...

Cryptocurrency has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, raising a number of questions about how to manage these unique assets. One question worthy of consideration by any Texas cryptocurrency owner is how to pass this asset down as part of an estate plan. There...

If there is one thing to learn from the crises and upheaval of the past few years, it is that nothing is certain. Nevertheless, the sad fact is that only a small percentage of people in Texas have an estate plan. Why is this so? For most people, creating an estate...

When an individual passes away, an executor is designated to oversee the administration of the estate and the distribution of assets. In some cases, the executor cannot or does not fulfill his or her duties appropriately. In these cases, beneficiaries may seek to...

Although many adults are aware of the importance of having a will, fewer understand how critical it is to regularly review and update these documents. Reviewing one’s estate plan regularly is a very good idea, as financial circumstances, relationships and Texas estate...