Creating a Scholarship Fund Reduces Taxable Estate
Establishing a scholarship fund allows you to leave a lasting legacy, while also reducing estate taxes and supporting students in need.
August 12, 2025
Common Reasons to Avoid Probate Court
Probate can tie up assets, create delays and drain estate value—many families benefit from planning around it.
August 7, 2025
Moving to Another State can Impact Your Will
Wills don’t automatically become invalid when you move. However, state laws can affect how they’re interpreted or enforced.
July 29, 2025
Using a Disclaimer Trust to Transfer Land
A widow wonders if it’s too late to fix an estate plan that made no provisions for their one farming son and isn’t sure how to manage the farmland.
July 7, 2025
How Do You Protect Your Child’s Inheritance in a Second Marriage?
Make sure that you have a will and up-to-date beneficiary designations on all of your bank accounts, life-insurance policies and brokerage accounts.
July 2, 2025
Avoid the Survivor’s Tax Penalty After the Death of a Spouse
Losing a spouse is emotionally devastating. However, many surviving partners also face an unexpected financial blow in the form of higher taxes.
June 30, 2025
The Estate of The Union Season 4|Episode 4 is out now!
The Estate of The Union Season 4|Episode 4 is out now! While it can sound shocking, the Mortality Rate in Texas is 100%!!! Brad is
June 16, 2025
What’s the Difference Between Estate and Trust Administration?
Though often confused, estate administration and trust administration involve distinct processes for managing and distributing assets after death, with different rules, responsibilities and timelines.
June 9, 2025
Understanding the Essentials of Social Security Survivor Benefits
Survivor benefits can be complex, even if you don’t think you have a complicated financial situation.
June 4, 2025
Older Couples Should Consider Premarital Agreement
A premarital agreement offers older couples a thoughtful way to protect assets, clarify financial expectations and strengthen trust before saying ‘I do.’
May 29, 2025