Texas Estate Planning Attorney

Do you know where your estate would wind up if you were to die today? Have you taken any measures to avoid one of the 16 Texas probate courts? With so many better ways to pass along your estate, don't send it to probate court to be fought over by lawyers and settled by a judge. A better choice would be to hire a Texas estate planning attorney and get your affairs in order.

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In Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston the laws governing estates and probate are the same. These rules and regulations are written at the state level and are understood and interpreted best by an attorney practicing in the state of Texas. Estate planning has increased in demand over the years and many attorneys specialize their practice to do nothing but that. It just makes sense to trust your families future with an expert, a Texas estate planning attorney.

Many financial decisions are going to be made with this attorney, starting with a current will. Included in the will should be any issues regarding minor children. Deciding on a guardian for the kids is something you are better suited to do than a judge, so don't leave the decision up to him. Providing for the children is another matter you should discuss. A trust is often times the best solution to care for the minor children.

Taxes, and how they effect your estate and your heirs, are important issues to many. If your estate is large, or because of a good financial plan is growing fast, the estate tax imposed on your heirs should be a concern. You personal and business taxes also effect your estate. Your estate attorney should have plenty of advice in this area.

Avoiding probate court may top the list of reasons people hire an estate planning attorney. It is possible to pass on your estate immediately upon death if you know how. You Texas estate planning attorney knows all the different ways and should be able to work with your specific needs to make this happen. A living trust is well known for avoiding probate and all the expense that goes with it. A trust is not for everyone, and there are many other methods.

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