The Exodus to Texas Continues
Texas continues to grow at a fast clip, census shows: “Frisco and McKinney near Dallas; Conroe near Houston, and New Braunfels near San Antonio are among the 10 fastest growing cities in the U.S.” See more details here,
Do Not Forget the Last Piece of the Estate Planning Puzzle
Do not overlook coordinating beneficiary designations when updating an estate plan. This is a critical component to keep current.
300-Year Trusts, Texas Style
Texas revises its rule against perpetual trusts and extends the permitted duration of Texas trusts to 300 years. This is a huge change in Texas law, assuming it survives Constitutional attack.
The Payback
After 15 years of litigation, James Brown’s estate is settling, and some are getting The Payback.
What’s in a Name (and Likeness)?
The Michael Jackson Estate has been in a heated (and economically significant) dispute with the IRS over just this question.
Don’t Look a Gift Horse…
Is a net gift right for you?