Most Americans carry a certain amount of debt during our lifetimes, from unsecured credit card debt, to more substantial debt like a mortgage. When you pass away, your debts are an issue which must be addressed. What happens to your debts often depends on the type of debt and the state where you live. Debts […]
The mortgage business is booming in many parts of the country, including here in Austin. Historically low interest rates have created an almost frenzied environment with homeowners scrambling to refinance their home loans. Even a few tenths of a percentage point of interest, over thirty years, can make a massive difference in the amount of […]
The Obergefell decision of 2015, which legalized gay marriage in all 50 states including Texas, greatly impacted estate planning for same-sex couples. Married gay couples are now able to take advantage of the estate planning techniques that had previously only been available to heterosexual married couples. However, despite the change in the law, a smaller […]
