The One Big Beautiful Bill passed into law on July 4, 2025, creating changes to the tax code and impacting estate, gift, and income tax planning. The OBBB impacts estate…
Whenever I describe my area of legal practice as “probate,” I am often met with blank stares, or polite nods of the head, followed by looks of confusion. For some…
When we die without a Will, we are deemed to have died “intestate” under the Texas Estates Code. This means that state-provided statutes determine how our assets are divided and…
When it comes to executing a will in Texas, the statutory requirements are relatively straightforward—but the execution ceremony itself presents an opportunity to go beyond the bare minimum. For attorneys,…
This past month, our firm had the privilege of participating in a "Lunch and Learn" event hosted by St. Laurence Catholic School, a local K–8 institution. The goal of the…
Starting a business is a stressful and rewarding endeavor that should never be taken lightly. There are a lot of little things that need to be done before the business…
For many wealthy families, it seems as though the money will never run out. Money pours in from investments and other assets. Lavish vacations, fancy cars, and designer clothes are…
On June 8, 1948, a Canadian farmer named Cecil George Harris was working on his land one day when he became trapped under his tractor. Harris knew that his situation…
To ensure your wishes are carried out properly after your death, it is important to have a proper estate plan in place. In Texas, numerous property laws impact estate plans.…
When someone is named as the executor of an estate, they have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of all heirs and creditors. This includes gathering assets,…
