In the aftermath of a loved one's passing, one of the many hurdles survivors face is probating the will. The hurdle can quickly become a mountain if someone decides to contest the will. Regardless which side of a will contest you find yourself on, you should...
The holidays are barely over, so odds are good you saw at least part of the movie, “Christmas Vacation.” Can you imagine what would have happened if Clark and Ellen Griswold died in an accident with the logging truck? (Ellen: Clark, ...
Who needs a will? Death is not usually at the top of the list of things we think about every day, but the importance of having a will cannot be underestimated. Regardless whether you are married or single or whether you have children, every person over the age of eighteen should have a w...
The Small Business Administration estimates that home-based businesses make up over half of all businesses in the U.S. Starting a home-based business can be a great way to get your new business idea off the ground while minimizing overhead, and can allo...
Living Will or Advanced Medical Directive Our readers may remember the case of Terry Schiavo, the Florida woman who required life support beginning in 1990. Mrs. Schiavo's husband fought for years in the Florida legal system for his right to terminate life support, while her parents foug...
Breaking up is probably not on the flowchart that shows how your business will be transformed from a dream into a reality. Like newlyweds, new business owners are optimistic. Everyone expects the venture to be r...
What's Going On with the Estate Tax Issue? Part of the dreaded fiscal cliff is the expiration of the $5.12 million per person estate tax exemption. Under current law, every person's estate pays a flat estate tax rate of 35 percent for assets in excess of $5.12 million. What that means i...
Give Yourself Plenty of Time to Establish Your Tax Shelters in 2013 The most popular time of the year to turn over a new leaf is upon us. Some of us have already started the list of things we will do better or differently in the New Year. Planning for the future is without a doubt one o...
Don't Forget to Consider Digital Assets in Estate Planning An emerging area of law is that of digital assets in an estate planning context. Digital assets may include personal or business websites and blogs, email, social media, financial accounts managed online, business loyalty rewards...
The Texas legislature enacted many new laws affecting homeowners' associations (HOAs) during its 2011 session. Some of these new laws provide help for homeowners who are behind in their association dues. HOAs are now ...
If you are a small business owner, you don't need a lawyer to tell you that collecting your receivables is important. You are doubtless well aware that cash flow problems are a major cause of small busine...
What is a trust? Conroe Texas estate planning attorney explains In additional to wills, the other major estate planning device is the trust. Whether your estate plan should include one or more trusts is a question best answered by a licensed a Conroe, Texas estate planning attorney. Her...
Do I need a living trust? College Station Texas estate planning attorney advises Living trusts have been widely publicized as a superior alternative to wills. The truth is that both wills and living trusts are an effective means for passing on your assets to your desired beneficiaries. ...
A Texas homeowners' association (HOA) may foreclose on a property if the homeowner falls behind on HOA assessments. Before January 1, 2012, HOAs could foreclose on homes without going to court. Now, an HOA may not f...
As your business grows, you may begin to considering joining forces with your competition or a key supplier in a merger. In this article, we will discuss some of the factors involved in a business merger. Read on to ...
What is the difference between a will and a living trust? Wills and living trusts are both estate planning tools for passing your assets on to your heirs and beneficiaries after your death. An experienced Bryan, Texas estate planning attorney can provide you with the help you need in cho...
A variety of strategies and instruments exist that can reduce the tax burden to an estate, among them the irrevocable life insurance trust. A Bryan-College Station, Texas estate planning attorney can help with the writing of such a trust, but the following is a brief...
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Restrictive covenants (or deed restrictions) are becoming more popular today with the surge in construction of planned housing developments. These often are developed as full communities and have unique restrictions and conditions that need to be carefully consider...
A quitclaim deed is among the more misunderstood instruments in Texas real estate law. A quitclaim has very limited use; more often, a warranty deed fulfills the needs of transfer. A Bryan-College Station, Texas real estate attorney can help a person deci...
Bryan-College Station Estate Planning Attorney Gives a General Overview of Wills One of the major questions that will arise when you begin planning for the distribution of your assets upon your death is which type of estate planning tool you want to use. Two types of important tools that...
One of the things Texas does differently with regard to estate administration is that it allows the administration of an estate to be either “independent” or “...
Here, a Bryan-College Station probate attorney will explain general aspects of independent administration, which is a unique aspect ofTexasestate administration law and distinct from dependent administration. ...
Due to the complexities involved in the probate process, it is usually a good idea to hire an experienced Bryan-College Station probate attorney to assist you with probating your loved one's estate.
Today, Chris Peterson spoke to the College Station Kiwanis Club regarding the basics of estate planning. He emphasized the importance of having a will and/or living trust, financial and medical powers of attorney, advance medical directive and guardi...