The birth of a first grandchild is an exciting time. It's wonderful to see your family expanding and it's great to see your own children getting to experience being parents, just like you did. But it can also make you think. The future holds a lot of unknowns. How...
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How To Make Inheritances Last Beyond Your Children
You have spent a lifetime supporting your children. They have benefited directly from your employment, income and financial decisions. Now you may want to share some of your success with their progeny. Your children may have always been the main beneficiaries of your...
The correct approach to estate planning for single adults
Single adults without children are in a unique position when it comes to long-term planning. They may not have a spouse or children to whom they wish to pass their wealth and assets, but that does not mean they won’t benefit from having certain legal and financial...
New grandparent? Estate planning should be on your to-do list
If you are a grandparent, one of your greatest joys in life may be your grandchildren. You want to care for them and provide for them well after you are gone, and one way you can do this is through careful and thoughtful estate planning. Taking care of them through...
Including the right help in your estate plan
While it might feel like estate planning is a solo endeavor, the reality is that it takes help to fully realize one’s wishes. Selecting the right people to help is a crucial aspect of creating a comprehensive estate plan. This means that it is necessary to give...
How to make inheritances last beyond your children
Planning for the future is essential, but when you are estate planning, you may want to think beyond the next generation. There are ways you can make your wealth and property last far beyond your children, benefitting the many generations who will come after. In order...
How a special needs trust can help
Raising a child with special needs presents its own unique challenges. Parents in Texas have to consider not only how to care for their children during the present, but also in the future. This often involves ensuring continued financial support even after a parent’s...
Saving money, time with estate planning
Creating an estate plan is not just for the very wealthy. In fact, virtually every adult can benefit from estate planning. The state of Texas will step in when someone passes away without a will, dictating how their property will be handled in what is usually a...
Talking about estate planning with aging parents
Discussing delicate matters with one’s parents can be difficult, especially when it comes to things like finances and aging. However, failing to discuss estate planning can lead to problems in the future. When feeling hesitant about moving forward with this...
Are you making estate planning mistakes?
If you have already decided to make your estate plan, you may be in line to avoid one of the most common and potentially tragic estate planning mistakes. That is to fail to plan your estate. Truthfully, only a small percentage of those who live in Texas and beyond...