Coordination in Estate Planning
Originally Written By: Stephen C. Hartnett, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. Edited By: Andrew T. Slaton-Freeman, J.D., Attorney, Slaton Schauer Law Firm, PLLC Perhaps the most common mistake in estate planning isn’t apparent by looking at the will or trust document itself. The most common mistake is […]
Why Do People Avoid Probate?
Probate is a legal process that can be initiated when an estate is being administered. In Texas, a small estate can avoid probate through the use of a simple affidavit or a simplified probate procedure. Independent administration is another alternative to the full probate process. When an estate is going through the actual probate procedure, […]
The Role of the Estate Planning Attorney
Clients often come to an Estate Planning attorney with specific ideas in their minds. The attorney’s role is to counsel them regarding their plan, not just to draw up documents to accomplish it. Read on to learn more.
Tax Changes With New Administration?
Biden Administration Could Reduce Estate Tax Exclusion This is information many of you have been asking about. I thought you might like to hear the words of one of the most respected national leaders in Estate Planning law regarding what he anticipates. The estate tax exclusion is the amount you can give without facing an […]
What the 2020 Election Could Mean for Your Estate Plan
The following article by Steve Harnett is a good article by one of most prominent national leaders in estate planning. I am going to start posting articles written by him often in an effort to keep all of my clients as current and educated as possible on important topics related to estate planning. Please let […]