Using Retirement Funds in a Financial Crisis
U.S. has been making it easier for people to access long-term savings for emergencies, trading future financial security to stay afloat.
July 2, 2020
How Can You Disinherit A Child?
Parents may delay creating an elder law estate plan, because of the in-law issue. Some parents are unfortunately estranged from an adult child, only because of the problematic son-in-law or daughter-in-law.
June 29, 2020
Brad Wiewel discusses Surviving Texas Probate
In the second part of our video series, Brad Wiewel discussed his new book, Surviving Texas Probate, on KXAN. Brad and host Rosie Newberry talked
June 23, 2020
Times In Life When Wills Need To Be Reviewed
It is also important to realize that it isn’t merely ‘why’ you are updating your will, but ‘when’ you are updating that can make all the difference.
June 22, 2020
Protecting a Digital Legacy
The world exists just as much online, as it does offline. Failing to recognize that when planning for the end of life, can lead to unexpected repercussions for survivors.
June 15, 2020
GRAT Assets Included in Taxable Estate
Simultaneously, T&E practitioners are well aware of the primary risk posed by a GRAT; namely, the mortality of a grantor during the GRAT’s term.
June 12, 2020
Giving lets you practice your core values
How do you plan to pass the gift of your good financial fortune on? Defining your goals and creating a giving strategy is key to beginning the process.
June 5, 2020
Funding a Special Needs Trust
When parents start the planning process for a child with special needs, they usually work under the perception that if they create a special needs trust (SNT), the child will be taken care of and the needs will be met.
May 29, 2020
Passing the Vacation Home to the Family
Is it time you made a decision on the future of the wonderful getaway that everybody loves but only you maintain?
May 22, 2020
Update Your Plan to Protect Spouse and Children
Imagine you get married and within a year or two, your new spouse passes away. Now, imagine that your grief is compounded with financial stress.
April 22, 2020