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College Planning Pack
It is that time of year, those young adults graduated high school and are heading off to college or starting full-time jobs. While our clients often think about their own planning, they sometimes forget that their adult children need to have some documents in place as...
Revocable Trust- Should I or Shouldn’t I?
A common question in our practice is whether to rely on a will or go to the extra effort and expense for a revocable trust. From newspaper articles to movies and cocktail parties, everyone seems to have an opinion. In those settings, people hear that probate is scary,...
Update Your Estate Plan Before the Divorce is Final
Nearly sixty percent of Americans do not have wills or any kind of estate planning in place (aarp.org; caring.com). Without estate planning documents, state laws will govern who can make certain decisions for you in the event of an accident and who will inherit...
In Case of Emergency – Understanding Medical Power of Attorney
Officially declaring your wishes for your medical care in your Medical Power of Attorney and Medical Directive is an essential component of your Estate Planning. Copies of your Medical Power of Attorney and Medical Directive should be given to your named agents so...
Welcome to Texas, Y’all
Austin continues to be a popular city for new residents moving in from all over the country. We have been fortunate to assist many clients who moved here from all over the US. Clients move to Austin for a variety of reasons, including weather (usually!), jobs,...
Where There’s a Will
Q: My loved one passed away and we can’t locate the will. How do we find out if there’s an existing will? And what do we do if we can’t locate a will? A: Generally, wills are not public record until someone dies and probate occurs. There is not a...
Pets & Estate Planning
All pet owners know that pets aren’t just animals…they are part of the family! Don’t forget to consider what you want to happen to your pets when completing your estate planning. Often our clients will want to include planning for their pet’s care by appointing a pet...
Melissa Stone Myers Admitted to United States Supreme Court
Attorney Melissa Stone Myers was admitted to the United States Supreme Court on January 9, 2023 alongside 7 other alumni from Boston University School of Law. Their admission was supported by Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig. She was accompanied by her husband and biggest...
Guardianships of Minors and the Trust Solution
Life insurance policies and retirement policies are examples of “non-probate assets.” These accounts will transfer to the beneficiaries named in those policies upon the death of the account holder. We have often heard clients previously advised to name the...
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Estate Planning
There are many moving parts with Estate Planning, and our team will help you confidently navigate the process. We will expertly guide you through the process and show you every rock in the river along the way.
Probate of Estates
Probate is the legal process of distributing the assets and estate of a deceased person. This includes resolving all probate property issues like taxes, insurance, title, and paying creditors for any outstanding money owed by the deceased.
Business Consulting
Starting a business is a big step, and we are here to help make sure you are taking all of the steps needed during startup and formation to do it right. Let us help you achieve your business goals.