by Ledbetter Law Firm | May 1, 2017 | estate planning
Bigger Than a Texas Tornado It has been said that the butterfly effect is the cumulative result of small natural forces produced over time in one place that later results in larger changes elsewhere. A common illustration of this phenomena is the tiny butterfly...
by Ledbetter Law Firm | Apr 26, 2017 | estate planning
There’s no one-size-fits all approach to estate planning. Just as all people are different, everyone has different needs when it comes to deciding how their assets will be managed and distributed. Trusts are a popular way for individuals to oversee the how their...
by Ledbetter Law Firm | Mar 29, 2017 | estate planning
In a discretionary trust, money is placed in a trust account for the benefit of your heirs. Unlike typical trusts, however, with a discretionary trust the trustee has full discretion to decide when the beneficiaries are given the money, and how much they are given at...
by Ledbetter Law Firm | Mar 27, 2017 | estate planning
Charitable giving has long been a popular way to lower personal taxes. Beyond individual donations to charities, charitable gifts can be integrated into your regular financial planning by way of a charitable gift annuity. Charitable gift annuities provide favorable...
by Ledbetter Law Firm | Mar 13, 2017 | estate planning
If you already have a trust or are simply thinking about establishing one, it is important to consider who you name as trustee because the trustee is responsible for carrying out your trust’s purpose. Along with this responsibility comes a heightened level of...
