Trusts Work for Multi-State Property Owners
Whatever the case may be, owning real property in more than one state can be a problem after your death if you don’t want your estate tied up in probate court.
January 9, 2024
Selling the Family Home when a Loved One needs Nursing Care
Selling a home when a loved one decides to move into an assisted living facility can present some emotional aspects that will not necessarily be present when selling one’s own home.
November 28, 2023
Houses make horrible Wealth Transfer Vehicles
Somewhere along the way, homeowners came to believe a non sequitur of sorts, that the “American Dream” includes not only buying a house but also passing that same home on to their children. Financial advisers have largely supported this tactic for passing along generational wealth.
November 16, 2023
The Estate of The Union Season 2|Episode 11 is out now!
The Estate of The Union Season 2|Episode 11 is out now! Sylvia Holmes makes a fabulous guest! She is a Travis County Justice of the
November 13, 2023
Lady Bird Deed is a Tool to transfer Real Property outside of Probate
As Lady Bird deeds grow in popularity, it is important to discuss and understand the benefits and limitations of these deeds.
September 12, 2023
How Parents can Help Children Buy a Home
Parents with resources could purchase the property for the child, but that often does not drive the right incentive. How then, do you get the funds to the child in the most responsible and tax-efficient way?
September 6, 2023
Avoid Pitfalls when Transferring Property to Heirs
Death is inevitable, but dying without an estate plan is not. Estate planning is a must for property owners, no matter how uncomfortable the subject might make you.
August 21, 2023
Estate Planning issues in Multigenerational Homes
When multiple generations live on the same property, issues over ownership, who inherits what and who provides what can get complicated fast.
August 9, 2023
Important to Evaluate your Planning before a Second Marriage
If you are getting remarried, you obviously want to celebrate. However, it is also important to focus on less exciting matters, like redoing your estate plan.
August 7, 2023
Family Vacation Home need Planning for Future
The family vacation home is often a point of pride, a place for reconnecting and making memories. A vacation home, whether it’s in the mountains, near the sea, on a lake, or on a farm, can have sentimental as much as economic value.
July 24, 2023