Lady Bird Deeds are a popular estate planning tool in Texas that allow property owners to retain a life estate while transferring their property to a designated beneficiary upon death. The key benefit is that they can be revoked if situations or desires change. But what about joint Lady Bird Deeds executed by both spouses? […]
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Payroll taxes kill businesses. It is very easy to get behind, whether the business owner uses the funds to pay other expenses or due to a mistake. Once there is a payroll tax balance, it can be very difficult to catch up. The penalties and interest compound the problem. If you’re a business owner and… Continue reading Start a New Business to Avoid Old Taxes
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Lifetime transgressions can and do often come to a head when someone dies. This can include a variety of family issues, including those that some may consider taboo. Take the example of where an uncle purports to marry his niece. Texas law does not allow such a marriage, but, apparently, some jurisdictions do. What happens […]
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What happens if someone enters into a contract to sell property, but there is evidence that they have some mental capacity issues? What if the mental capacity issues are serious, like dementia, and they are so significant that they warrant the appointment of a guardian shortly after the contracts are entered into? Are the contracts […]
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When it comes to Texas probate, there are some common disputes that can be exceedingly difficult to navigate. One of these is the situation when an executor is obligated to sell real estate and distribute the proceeds to more than one beneficiary, but he or she cannot do so as there is someone living in […]
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When you make a filing with the courts or enter an appearance, you are subjecting yourself to the rules of the court. Litigation is a serious matter. It has real-world consequences, like sanctions, which can be very serious. The courts have a number of laws and rules at their disposal to ensure that the parties […]
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Tax attorneys frequently come from an accounting background. This may seem like an unrelated skill, but it often plays a pivotal role in effective tax planning. The ability to navigate revenue and expenses and debits and credits not only ensures accurate financial reporting but also lays the foundation for strategic tax planning. Tax planning often… Continue reading Accounting for Interest Deductions as a Tax Planning Option
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If you are expecting a legal problem, you may take steps to move property to others. This may include buying property in the name of a third party. Take for instance a pending divorce or demand letter for a lawsuit that you might lose. Or maybe it is an unpaid IRS debt that continues to […]
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The statistics show that fewer and fewer people are getting married. It is much more common for those who are in a relationship to simply forego the legal or formal process to get married. This can have a number of unforeseen consequences. Take the case of a couple who held themselves out as being married […]
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