On behalf of Showalter Law Firm | Sep 9, 2020 | Estate Planning
For those who have never lost a loved one, going through the Texas probate process for the first time can seem endless. Surviving family members often just want closure, which may include selling property, dividing mementos and claiming their share of the estate. Even...
On behalf of Showalter Law Firm | Aug 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
Nearly half of all family-owned businesses don’t have a plan for what happens next. If you don’t know where to start when handing the company to the next generation, your family could be out of the job. 43% of family businesses don’t have a system in place for a...
On behalf of Showalter Law Firm | Aug 18, 2020 | Estate Planning
Individuals with large families have much to consider when it comes to the will. Dividing an estate is never a simple task — estate taxes, trusts and probate court guarantee that. People with several heirs may face even more complications once their family learns how...
On behalf of Showalter Law Firm | Jul 31, 2020 | Estate Planning
Texas residents like you build your estate up throughout your life. When you work on your estate plan, it reflects this care. But take care not to make the mistake of writing your estate plan and never updating it. Many people do not know that this is important. Your...
On behalf of Showalter Law Firm | Jun 26, 2020 | Estate Planning
In the United States, about 16 percent of all children live in a blended family, explains Healthline. This statistic does not constitute families with adult children or those who do not live within the blended family. If you remarry after the dissolution of your first...
On behalf of Showalter Law Firm | Jun 15, 2020 | Estate Planning
As a trust creator, you want the right person to oversee your trust. Your trustee should be an ethical and competent individual, someone who will carry out your wishes and disperse trust assets to whoever you designate as beneficiaries. But some trust creators have...
On behalf of Showalter Law Firm | Apr 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
Texas business owners like you often have grandiose plans for your companies. You want to stick around for a long time. You want to see how everything grows. You want to take part in the changing landscape. But no one can predict the flow of life in a perfect way. The...
On behalf of Showalter Law Firm | Apr 11, 2020 | Estate Planning
Even when one is in good health and their life is going well, creating an estate plan is often challenging. Deciding which type of estate plan that is best, thinking about how to divide assets among loved ones and dealing with paperwork is very hard for a lot of...
On behalf of Showalter Law Firm | Apr 3, 2020 | Estate Planning
Thinking of your own mortality is hard enough. Discussing it with your family and loved ones is harder. However, there are very important reasons why you should do this while you are still in good mental and physical shape. Here are some suggestions from Forbes...
On behalf of Showalter Law Firm | Mar 20, 2020 | Estate Planning
When Texas residents begin writing a will or estate plan, choosing an executor is a top priority. An executor’s responsibility is to handle your estate after you pass. It is an important job and it is also important for you to pick the right person for it. So...
