Beaumont Ranch Offers a Taste of Texas Ranch Culture
Beaumont Ranch is a beautiful guest ranch that offers an event center and outdoor adventure resort. The ranch is situated on 800 acres in the beautiful rolling hills of Grandview, Texas. North Texas residents go there for “recreation, relaxation and revelry.”  Beaumont Ranch, Just 30 minutes south of the Dallas, welcomes visitors from across the… Read more »
Dallas REACH Center Provides Independent Living Resources for Residents with Special Needs
The need for people with special needs to be able to lead self-directed, independent lives is paramount. Providing those types of services, and educating the general public about topics affecting individuals with disabilities, is the mission of the Dallas REACH Resource Center. In providing these important services, REACH can go a long way toward promoting… Read more »
4 Common Reasons for Contesting a Will
It may not come as much of a surprise that family members contesting a will is quite common. Even if you try hard to eliminate the chance of family disputes, you may not be completely successful. However, you can take steps to avoid family squabbles over inheritance if you understand some of the common reasons… Read more »
What an Elder Law Attorney Does
It is not unusual for attorneys, much like physicians, to specialize in a certain area of the law. There are so many areas of specialty in the legal field, but few clients are aware of the field of elder law or what an elder law attorney does. An elder law attorney typically handles all legal issues… Read more »
Business Succession Planning in Dallas
While an estate plan helps to protect your assets from taxes and creditors and allows you to control how your property will be distributed, a business succession plan can help you make sure that your business will be protected and management will be transferred to the individuals you choose after you retire, or upon your… Read more »
What You Should Know about VA Benefits
For veterans in Texas, there are many special benefits available, including Property Tax Exemptions, State Retirement Benefits, Veterans Home Improvement Loan Program, and Veterans Employment Preference, just to name a few. Eligibility for some VA benefits depends on factors such as residency, military component and Veteran disability status. Those with the highest preference in some… Read more »
How IRAs can be used in Texas Retirement Planning
It is never too late to start working on your retirement planning. You shouldn’t make the mistake of relying solely on your Social Security benefits to provide for a comfortable retirement. Instead, be proactive and create your comprehensive retirement plan now so that you can truly enjoy your retirement. Individual Retirement Accounts are an easy… Read more »
Texas Probate Basics
Are you considering whether you need a probate lawyer to guide you through an estate administration? Probate lawyers provide invaluable assistance, especially for complicated estates. Probate lawyers are specialists in assisting a Personal Representative through the entire probate process. Since the laws in each state differ when it comes to the rules governing probate proceedings,… Read more »
Answers to Your Questions about the Estate Tax
One of the primary estate planning concerns for most clients is estate taxes. Indeed, for most people, the main goal of their estate plan is to reduce or eliminate Texas estate tax, if at all possible. The federal estate tax rate is 40%, however, there is an estate tax exemption available. While Texas no longer… Read more »
Include Incapacity Planning in your Overall Estate Plan
Having an estate plan is important for you and your family because it gives you the chance to decide now how you want your property distributed after your death. It also allows you to engage in incapacity planning, when your family will need the power to act on your behalf when you are unable to… Read more »
