When most people think of estate planning, they are either not sure what it includes or believe it is just creating a will, but this is not the case. Estate planning is a legal process that protects an individual’s assets and defines the financial dispensation to one’s spouse, children, or other family members. Estate planning […]
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There haven’t been any changes . . . yet. However, there are two proposals on the horizon receiving a lot of attention. Here’s a quick review: Lowering the Estate Tax Exemption Currently, you are only subject to the estate tax if your net worth exceeds $11.7 million dollars (the “estate tax exemption”). President Biden’s campaign
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The caregiving and supporter role often arises out of crisis. A loved one becomes disabled, or worse, unexpectedly passes away. It’s natural for family members and friends to want to help, but it’s also important to consider the legal obligations underpinning these roles. Defining “Fiduciary” Fiduciary roles often arise out of legal documents and relationships
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On June 1, 2021 Adriane S. Grace will be joined by Board-Certified Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys, Cynthia D. Hurley and Kimberly N. Loveland to launch a new boutique estate law firm in Frisco, Texas: Loveland | Grace | Hurley, PLLC. The new firm will be a full service estate law firm offering estate planning,
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“When to update a Will” is a frequent question in my estate planning practice. I build contingencies into my clients’ Will and Trust documents so that they only need review it at certain life events. Below are important life events that trigger the need to update a Will and estate plan. Top 5 Reasons for
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In estate planning, we often use Power of Attorney documents as a tool to plan for future incapacity. But with great power comes great responsibility. And power of any kind is easily abused. Thus, it’s important to carefully consider the legal effect and consequences of a Power of Attorney document. What is a Power of
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In previous articles, we have talked a lot about the importance and the process of estate planning. If you are unfamiliar with the term, estate planning is the preparation of tasks that serve to manage an individual’s assets in the event of their death. At Loveland Law Firm, we take a holistic approach to estate
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It’s time to take control of your finances and business. Estate and business planning are about taking control of your situation. You have worked hard to cultivate your business. Now it’s time to make sure it is taken care of by critically thinking about your business’ future. You cannot ignore estate planning and business planning.
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Loveland Law Firm is proud of our founder, Kimberly Loveland. Kimberly has recently been named Dallas Professional Women’s Woman of the Week. Dallas Professional Women (DPW) is a network of women professionals, executives, young professionals and youth leaders who are committed to growing, celebrating and improving all communities. DPW focuses on empowering women and youth.
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Attorney Adriane S. Grace’s article, “Probate and Guardianship Proceedings with Minor Children“, was published in the latest issue of Headnotes (Volume 45, Issue 12, December 2020, page 10). Headnotes is the official legal journal of the Dallas Bar Association. Originally formed in 1873, the Dallas Bar Association now boasts over 11,000 active members and recipients
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