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Texas Promulgated Will Forms

Texas just published standard, simple wills.

Estate Planning for Artists

The standard estate plan needs a couple of tweaks for the artist with inventory.

What’s Your Number?

How much money do you need to retire? That number should drive your tax, gift, and financial planning.

What is Probate?

It’s hard to know when to start and when to consult a lawyer. Common deadlines are explained here.

Charitable Bequests

Does your Will name a charity? Giving money away is harder than you think.

Estate Tax Changes

The estate tax exemption amount just jumped to $10 million. Should that change your plans?

Harvey Thanks and Resources

The community rallied to help Harvey victims, including my family. Thank you.

Estate Planning Rules of Thumb

Is your plan too complex for your situation? Too simple? Here are some rough guidelines.

Choosing Your Fiduciaries

Fiduciaries are the people that will care for you and your family when you cannot. Here’s help picking.

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