If you are an heir or beneficiary of a property owner in Texas, you may not be happy about the possible news of tax relief in the upcoming year.
Political pundits and lawmakers have been tossing around the idea for a while now, having been exacerbat…

Many Texans know that having an estate plan in place is important for protecting their assets and making sure their finances are handled according to their wishes. To many, estate planning simply means drafting a will. While this is certainly an impo…

Historically in Texas, surviving spouses only received half of community property assets. The other half would go into probate to be divided according to state law. After numerous attempts to change the law, a 1987 legislation that amended the state …

Texas residents whose spouses predecease them and leave them an individual retirement account may be confused about the best way to protect the asset from penalties. The key to deciding what to do with the money depends on the age of the deceased and…

In the U.S., farming and agriculture play a dominant role in the economy. Frequently farms and ranches are passed down from one generation to another. The assistant director for agriculture, resources and community for neighboring Kansas State re…