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5 reasons to update your estate plan in Texas

On behalf of The Law Office of Brian Michael Cromeens | Feb 26, 2021 | Probate & Estate Administration

The two most significant errors people make regarding estate planning are failing to have a plan in place, and second, having a plan but failing to update it when major changes happen in their lives. Not having a plan can be a costly and troublesome mistake for your...

Estate planning after a cancer diagnosis

On behalf of The Law Office of Brian Michael Cromeens | Feb 3, 2021 | Probate & Estate Administration

If you have received a cancer diagnosis, you may naturally be thinking about the future. A diagnosis of this type is often what prompts people to start their estate planning when they haven’t done so before. The odds are high, of course, that you’re going to be fine....

How to keep your kids from fighting over the family farm after you’re gone

On behalf of The Law Office of Brian Michael Cromeens | Jan 27, 2021 | Probate & Estate Administration

If you’re like most farmers, it’s incredibly important to you that the family farm that you’ve worked so hard to maintain continue to be passed down in your family. As a parent, it’s probably even more important to you that your kids not fight and feud with each other...

Estate planning for blended families offers unique challenges

On behalf of The Law Office of Brian Michael Cromeens | Dec 18, 2020 | Probate & Estate Administration

Nearly half of all marriages here in the United States end in divorce. Nevertheless, people often are willing to try and again with a new spouse. For couples with children from previous marriages, this can ideally mean a big happy family with the kids all mixing it up...

How can I reduce my estate’s tax obligations?

On behalf of The Law Office of Brian Michael Cromeens | Nov 4, 2020 | Firm News, Probate & Estate Administration

Whether wealthy or not, there are steps that everyone can take to reduce estate tax obligations. Proper estate planning can greatly reduce and potentially remove tax obligations. There are three examples that most taxpayers can use on their estates. 1. Gift wisely...

How does a trust give you more control than a will?

On behalf of The Law Office of Brian Michael Cromeens | Oct 30, 2020 | Probate & Estate Administration

When most people decide that it’s time to do their estate planning, they think of one thing: It’s time to write a will. That may be part of the process – and, for a rare few, it may really be all they need. But for most, there are plenty of other options to consider....

Don’t forget to include your cryptocurrency in your estate plan

On behalf of The Law Office of Brian Michael Cromeens | Oct 28, 2020 | Probate & Estate Administration

The first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was invented over 10 years ago. Since then, similar digital assets have joined the market – peaking in value in 2017. While the value of cryptocurrency has since depreciated significantly, its popularity continues to grow. However,...

When should executors hire a probate attorney in Texas?

On behalf of The Law Office of Brian Michael Cromeens | Oct 21, 2020 | Probate & Estate Administration

Administering a person’s estate is an honor usually bestowed upon a family member or trusted friend when drafting a will. However, complications can arise before or during the probate process, putting an executor in legal jeopardy, potentially leading to devastating...

Avoid these 5 common executor mistakes

On behalf of The Law Office of Brian Michael Cromeens | Jun 3, 2020 | Probate & Estate Administration

A parent or other elderly relative has passed away and appointed you as the executor of their estate here in Texas. It’s an honor that they bestowed their trust in you to oversee their last wishes successfully. However, it can also seem like an overwhelming task when...

What are the primary duties of an executor?

On behalf of The Law Office of Brian Michael Cromeens | May 6, 2020 | Probate & Estate Administration

It can be an honor to be designated as the executor of someone’s will, but it can also be a terrifying experience. Executors have an enormous responsibility to carry out a person’s last wishes, and many times the decedent was a close family member or friend. While the...

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