Austin Probate Lawyer

Administrators for Ed Boesen claim his assets in Exec I Aviation  have no value and should be transferred. The claim was filed the same day as preliminary inventory of the estate. James Monroe and Philip Thompson, the estate’s co-administrators, asked permission from the court to transfer the assets from two other companies to the First […]

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If Congress does not act, the federal tax exclusion will fall to $1 million in 2011. However, most lawyers believe that Congress will compromise the amount will of exclusion will be raised above $3.5 million. It is currently at $2 million this year and will rise to $3.5 million next year.
Senator Obama would like a […]

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While most think of estate planning as writing up a will, there are actually steps you can take before drawing up a formal contract.  You might have already begun the process without realizing it.
When opening a bank account or starting a 401(k) you should be given a form asking to identify a beneficiary […]

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According to a survey conducted by FindLaw.com, 58% of adult Americans do not have a will, one of the most standard documents in any estate planning strategy. The study also found that age was a significant factor; Americans over the age of 50 were much more likely to have a valid will than those younger […]

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According to the New York Times, people living today should not expect much of an inheritance from their parents. A variety of factors, including a trend towards luxury spending by the elderly, are cutting into the possibility of leaving something behind for one’s children.
Increasing life expectancy and rising healthcare costs are also a significant factor […]

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