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Estate Planning Series – Part 10 – Where to Store an Estate Plan

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Jun 2026

Estate Planning Series – Part 10 – Where to Store an Estate Plan

This is the tenth and final blog in our Estate Planning Considerations series. In the previous blog, we explored important…

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Estate Planning Series – Part 9 – Choosing a Guardian

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Estate Planning Series – Part 8 – Common Non-Probate Assets

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Estate planning is not just about distributing assets after death; it also encompasses protecting those assets during your lifetime. Asset…

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Essential Medical Documents to Include in Your Estate Plan

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Debunking Common Myths About Estate Planning—Part II

When it comes to estate planning, there are many misconceptions and myths that can lead to misunderstandings. In my previous…

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Estate planning is a complex process that can be intimidating to many. The complexity of the process, combined with the…

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The Role of Forensic Accounting in Business and Investigations

Forensic accounting is a specialized form of financial investigation that uses accounting principles to detect and prevent fraud. It combines…

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Passing On Without a Will in Texas

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Serving as executor can become considerably more complicated when the estate’s financial records do not match what the executor expected…

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Estate Planning After a Divorce in Texas

Divorce changes more than marital status. It can change who owns property, who has authority to act on your behalf,…

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Small business owners’ primary focus should be on operating their business and helping it grow and succeed. Federal taxes are…

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Five Things Taxpayers Should Know Regarding OICs

The Offer in Compromise (OIC) is one of the few programs available to taxpayers that can allow them to settle…

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Cryptocurrency has become an increasingly popular asset in the last several years, especially as the value of Bitcoin and other…

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FBARs and Why They Matter

The Foreign Bank Account Report (FBAR), FinCEN Form 114a, is an important document for taxpayers who own or have signature…

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Upcoming 2023 Federal Tax Deadlines

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