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Estate planning is important for everyone. However, certain situations call for strategies that go beyond typical estate plans. Often, these strategies come in the form of one or more irrevocable living trusts. If you’re concerned about potentially owing estate taxes, for example, you may want to consider an irrevocable life insurance trust in Texas. Take […]

Starting a business in Texas is an exciting step. But before you open your doors, you need to make one of the most important decisions: choosing the right legal structure for businesses in Texas. A business services attorney can help you sort through your options. Here’s a breakdown of various options from Hunter Sargent, PLLC […]

The estate planning process can be complex. One of the most important steps is making beneficiary designations. When someone identifies beneficiaries, they’re choosing who they want to inherit their hard-earned assets. When many people think of a beneficiary, they imagine someone who receives money or real property but is otherwise uninvolved in the process of […]

Lady Bird deeds, also known as enhanced life estate deeds, aren’t available in every state. Fortunately, Texas is one of just a few states that offer this option to homeowners. When you have a Lady Bird deed, you own and maintain complete control of your home up until the moment of your death. At that […]

Serving as the executor of a loved one’s estate is an important role. However, it can also be confusing and overwhelming. Unless the estate is small and relatively uncomplicated, executors may require assistance with the administration of the estate. Many executors in this position choose to hire an attorney for estate administration. The right attorney […]

Many Texans worry about losing their savings when planning for long-term care. Fortunately, sensible estate planning and Medicaid planning can help you protect your home and nest egg. One strategy to consider is a Medicaid asset protection trust. This post explains key Medicaid rules, how Medicaid asset protection trusts work, and whether you might need one to keep your […]

If you’ve accumulated significant wealth in your lifetime, you probably want to preserve as much of that wealth as possible for future generations, not hand it over to the IRS. There are many types of trusts and other estate planning tools that can help you avoid significant tax liability, and one of them is the generation-skipping trust (GST). […]

Starting a business in Texas is an exciting venture, and choosing the right structure can set you up for success. If you’re considering creating an S Corp in Texas, you’re likely looking for tax advantages and liability protection. At Hunger Sargent, PLLC, we guide entrepreneurs through S Corp planning to help your business thrive. In our guide, we […]

Holographic wills are written in the testator’s own handwriting. Because they don’t have to be notarized or even witnessed, courts tend to look very closely when determining a holographic will’s validity. Getting a handwritten will successfully through probate can be difficult, and it’s not ideal. However, an experienced estate planning attorney can simplify the process […]

You’ve worked hard for what you have. Understandably, you may be uncomfortable with the idea of giving someone else control of your assets. But what happens if you’re suddenly incapacitated and unable to manage any of your financial affairs? If you have a financial power of attorney, a trusted person will step in to handle your […]