When it comes to estate planning, choosing between a will and a trust can feel overwhelming. Both documents serve essential purposes—but depending on your assets, goals, and family structure, one might offer more benefits than the other. If you're researching wills and trusts McAllen families often use to secure their legacies, this blog will guide... read more
Family is an incredible bond – especially for the Rio Grande Valley community. If you’ve worked hard to provide for your family and leave them with the legacy you’ve built once you’re gone, you’ll want to protect your assets and prepare them to be passed down with wills and trusts Mcallen. The McAllen estate planning... read more
It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by writing your will. After all, not many people want to deal with such a finite document. That said, writing a will is one of the best decisions you can make for your family. If you’re currently feeling doubtful or confused by the beginning stages of your will writing... read more
Drafting a will should be at the top of your priorities this coming year. In fact, our estate planning lawyers in McAllen recommend drafting or updating a will yearly. It benefits you by ensuring your will is up to date with every life change you go through (i.e., marriage, divorce, children, grandchildren.) If you have... read more
Digital assets are a thing of the present and they’re undoubtedly here to stay. But what does that mean for you as you begin your estate planning process? Should they be considered the same type of property as our cars, houses, money, and land? The short answer is yes, but digital property can cover a lot... read more
For years, our estate planning lawyers in McAllen have built a reputation of professionalism for our clients. We couldn’t be more excited to support you as you begin your estate planning journey. If you are meeting with the most dedicated estate planning lawyers McAllen has to offer, here are three things you may want to... read more
Young families have plenty of responsibilities on their plates. From balancing childcare, school, and jobs, it may feel there is hardly any time left in your day. Still, thinking about your future is necessary. Without a will or estate plan, decisions for your family can be left up to a probate court judge. This can... read more
There’s a big chance you’ve thought about drafting a will or estate planning before. You recently got married, had kids, got divorced, or your financial situation changed. Our attorneys in McAllen know of some other reasons you may want to create or update a will. Share this with someone you think can benefit. You’re 18... read more
So, you’re drafting your first will with our attorneys in McAllen, and you aren’t sure what to work on first. You may be wondering who will get to keep your house or that amazing bicycle collection of yours. That’s great! You should definitely be thinking of these things. However, there is so much more you... read more
What is one area our McAllen law firm recommends people reconsider in their estate planning process? People often double-check their checking or saving accounts to determine how much money they can pass down to their loved ones. Unfortunately, there are two crucial factors many people fail to double-check: taxes on their property or current debt.... read more