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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process. less -

Common Errors that Arise during an Estate Administration

Cole Schotz on 7/25/2022

In our busy practice, we tend to see certain recurring errors. In particular, we see planning errors that arise during the estate administration process after someone dies. Below are a few of these common errors, and, in the...more

What Happens to My Arkansas Property if I Do Not Have a Will?

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 7/21/2022

Estate planning is important no matter the size of your estate. Properly planning your estate will allow you to be in control of who inherits your assets, who raises your children, and who is in charge of administering your...more

Presentation: Joint Account Litigation in Texas

Winstead PC on 5/1/2020

David F. Johnson, lead writer for the Texas Fiduciary Litigator blog, presented his paper on “Joint Account Litigation in Texas” to the Texas Bankers Association via a webinar on April 29, 2020. This presentation addresses...more

Special Ownership for Married Couples: Tenancy by the Entirety

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. on 1/8/2020

Married couples have a special way to jointly own property in some states that has advantages over regular joint ownership. If you are married and own property jointly, you should make sure you have the right form of...more

Don't Forget Asset Ownership When Evaluating Your Estate Plan

Conn Kavanaugh on 10/30/2019

So, you’ve signed your estate planning documents. Nice work. But don’t forget that just having a Will and Trust is not enough. How you own your assets is an essential part of the equation, and should be reviewed to ensure...more

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