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The Four Horsemen of the Estate Planning Apocalypse

The four biggest dangers your family will encounter if you don’t have the proper estate planning. 

No Unfinished Business Q&A: TRUSTS

I Don't Own a Lot of Stuff. Do I Really Need a Last Will?

John responds to a very common question. "I don't have a ton of stuff, what do I need an estate plan for? Can't my family just take my things and move on?"

Estate Executor Expenses in Texas

John breaks down the type of expenses an estate executor can incur in Texas, and how those are covered in the probate administration process.

What is a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order?

John explains what a Do Not Resuscitate (or DNR) Order does, why it is less than common in Texas, and the situations it does and does not cover.

What is the Estate Tax?

John explains the Federal Estate Tax, how it is applied, and how to roughly calculate if and how much your estate may be taxed upon death.

The Top 5 Client Mistakes in Estate Planning

John Strohmeyer lists the five biggest misconceptions and mistakes that people make when considering estate planning.

Tax Issues for Employment Law Claims (and Wrongful Termination Suits)

You've just won a settlement for an employment law claim - great! But now you need to really consider the tax implications of this payout.

Why a Foreign Trust Won’t Reduce Your Income Taxes

Foreign trusts can get taxpayers into a lot of tax trouble, so I'll walk you through why this approach can get you in hot water with the IRS.