How to Minimize Future Costs in Your Estate Plan


How to Minimize Future Costs in Your Estate Plan

There are steps you can take to reduce the expenses your family might incur down the road.

 

The probate process in Texas generally isn’t all that expensive and time-consuming (especially compared to states like California), but that’s assuming we have everything in place correctly. If we don’t, then we can encounter big headaches and expenses from probate (and the IRS).

So what can we do to minimize the risk of those expenses that your loved ones could face?

 

I’ll cover some key tips for your estate plan.

– Know where your original documents are, and make sure your family can find them.

– Make sure those documents are effective/optimized for Texas.

– Enjoy the benefits of an independent probate administration in Texas.

– Planning for any potential estate taxes, i.e. who actually needs to worry, with examples.

– Consider what your assets will COST your family, like appraisals, related expenses, or transfer fees.

 

The end of a loved one’s life is an incredibly difficult time for the family. Let’s make sure it’s not expensive to boot.


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