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2024-10-24

STEP UP IN BASIS

What Is a Step-Up in Basis? Step-up in basis is a tax provision that adjusts the cost basis of an inherited asset to its fair market […]
2023-10-06
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2023 Increase of the Federal Lifetime Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion

What You Need to Know The federal lifetime gift and estate tax exclusion will increase for 2023, with possible increases for 2024 and 2025. However, these […]
2023-06-07

How to Choose a Guardian for Your Children In Your Will

By Lone Star Advocate If you have young children, you absolutely need a will. Even if you don’t have many assets, one of the most important things […]
2022-10-03

PLANNING IS THE KEY TO ANY SUCCESSFUL OPERATION

We are all aware that planning is key to the success of any military operation. This also applies to all of our veteran service members in […]
2021-08-01

CAREGIVERS

Who comes to mind when you think of a caregiver? Perhaps you imagine a nurse or doctor, treating an elderly patient at an assisted living facility, […]
2021-07-14

FAMILY

One  issue that arises is that of a “spendthrift” child or grandchild. This family member may have an addiction problem or may simply be poor at […]
2020-11-16
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POWER OF ATTORNEY

A power of attorney permits you to grant powers that normally only you could exercise to another individual. The individual to whom you give these powers […]
2020-08-06
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ADULT CHILD – TO ALL PARENTS

TO ALL PARENTS – FOR THE THIRD TIME IN JUST OVER 2 YEARS I HAVE FACED THE FOLLOWING SCENARIO: AN ADULT CHILD (AGE 18 OR OVER) […]
2019-12-05
This family protected their future and assets by employing Craig Daniell, and enjoying their retirement on the beach.

The Reality Is That You Will Grieve Forever.

The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one. You will learn to live with it. […]
2019-10-16
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Transfer on Death Deed – An Easy Way to Avoid Probate

A Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) can effectively remove your real property (homestead, primary residence, rental property, beach house) from your Probatable Estate and prevent the […]
2018-10-24
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What Can Happen When I Forget My Non-Probatable Assets? Catastrophe!

Not long ago, Mrs. Sutherland came to my office. She was married to Mr. Sutherland before he died unexpectedly.  They had two small children together.  It […]
2018-10-24

Those We Leave Behind

My father died a little over 2 years ago. He and I were close. Fortunately, I’m at that stage now, when I think of him, that […]