"Estate planning is easy. It’s finite, calculable. What happens when you die? Who gets your stuff? How much will you owe in estate taxes and how can we prevent or prepare for it? You hire a lawyer to draft a will and possibly one or more trusts that provide for what...

"You and your significant other are ready to take the next big step in your relationship: getting married. While this is an exciting event, it's also one that should prompt you and your fiancé to have some serious conversations about the legal implications of the...

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The "official" end of summer is finally upon us! While we in Central Texas might have to wait a bit longer for "sweater weather" to arrive, the season's change is always a good reminder to take stock of your personal business, including your legal affairs. This...

Are you a business owner? "Estate planning becomes particularly necessary if you own a business, as the law may not always coincide with your intentions regarding passing on ownership of the business after your passing." - Inna Fershteyn Businesses Require Proper...

"Planning for what I jokingly call “The End” is not for faint hearts. I needed to rewrite my will and my medical power of attorney as well as a host of other financial and medical documents. At almost every turn, I found myself crashing head-on into the wall of...

"While there is no one-size-fits-all plan with regard to beneficiary designations, knowing the implications of your choices and making sure these designations are coordinated with your estate plan can save your heirs time, money, and stress." - Aaron J. Foley...

"Death is a subject none of us want to confront. Talking about death causes us to face mortality and run head-on into the fact that we will not always be here. Yet death is inevitable and planning your funeral is a lot like planning for retirement. It requires honest...

"Once couples have children, they are eager to get a plan in place for who will take guardianship of their children. Having children and not having a will or a selected guardian means parents are left to worry about what would happen in the event of their untimely...