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Accidental gunfire claimed 348 lives from 2001-2010 in Alabama, and gunshots of undetermined intent killed 147 in Arizona. And while both resulted in far fewer

When people think of estate planning, it is generally thought of only being needed by the ultra-wealthy. Actually though, this isn’t the case. Whether people

Whenever clients ask if they need to update their will or trust, the first question back to them is: “When was it created?” If they

There was one estate planner who had a stroke of marketing brilliance a long time ago.  He or she decided that we should call death

A watershed demographic event occurred in the past few years, although without much notice: For the first time in U.S. history, there are more people

Rubin Frels is considered by some as the "godfather of movies in South Texas." His parents met at the Theatre Victoria, built in 1913. Frels

Money isn't everything, but it keeps the kids in touch. Though I say that jokingly, I do want you to take estate planning seriously.  Most

Few people get excited about doing estate planning, even though they might recognize the importance of leaving a legacy for their children and grandchildren. If

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Fewer estates are subjected to the federal estate tax than ever before. The Brookings Institute estimates that only 1 in 700 taxpayers end up paying

Coming together at 50-plus is different from getting married in your 20s, particularly when it comes to money. "You've had a lifetime of solidifying your

Many Baby Boomers are neglecting a key part of their retirement plans — creating an estate plan. And while death is not a pleasant thing