Tag Archives: Estate

A Good Estate Plan Can Prevent Family Feuds

There are many reasons for a will but avoiding family battles is a really good one. A basic premise in estate planning is that careful thought about what you would like to happen to your assets when you pass away … Continue reading

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Recent Developments in Texas Estate Planning Law

As McKinney estate planning attorneys, we stay up-to-date on developments in estate planning law that impact our clients.  Recent developments include the increase in the federal estate tax exemption from $5 million to $10 million under the Tax Cuts and … Continue reading

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Estate administration in California

The legal issues involved in administering an estate generally include making a list of the deceased individual's assets, paying their outstanding debts and then distributing any remaining assets to heirs or beneficiaries. During the probate process, the court appoints an … Continue reading

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Selling or Transferring California Real Estate that Is Subject to a “Due on Sale” Clause

Author: Staff Most real estate purchases require some form of financing. Banks that issue loans for the purchase of real estate protect their investments in several important ways. The most well-known is the deed of trust, by which the borrower conveys … Continue reading

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CLE on Qualified Opportunity Funds and Opportunity Zones: What Estate Planners Need to Know

The American Law Institute is holding a webcast entitled, Qualified Opportunity Funds and Opportunity Zones: What Estate Planners Need to Know, on Thursday, ‎May ‎30, 2019, 12:00 to 1:30 pm Eastern. Provided below is a description of the event. Why… … Continue reading

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